Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time Illegal Dumping Officer to join the City Safety and Liveability Branch within the Council.
Logan City Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our Illegal Dumping Taskforce as an Officer. This role is critical in protecting our city’s setting and public spaces by identifying, investigating, and enforcing illegal dumping offences. As an Illegal Dumping Officer, you will work under general direction and be appointed as an authorised person under the Local Government Act 2009, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, and applicable local laws.
Salary from: Stream A Level 3.1 ($77k) or Level 4.1 ($85k) + superannuation
Location: Logan Central, QLD, 4114
Responsibilities
- Conduct proactive and reactive investigations into illegal dumping, dangerous littering, and charity bin misuse.
- Install and monitor surveillance cameras in hotspot areas and collect evidence for enforcement actions.
- Issue statutory notices and Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) and manage follow-through to resolution.
- Liaise with residents, businesses, and internal teams to educate and promote compliance.
- Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence, and records that support legal proceedings.
- Coordinate clean-up arrangements and ensure environmental and public health standards are upheld.
Key indicators for success
- Strong investigative and compliance and enforcement skills
- Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to real-world scenarios
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in field operations, surveillance (including installation of cameras and monitoring equipment), or environmental enforcement is highly desirable
- Proven evidence gathering skills (collect, document and present evidence)
- A commitment to community safety and environmental protection
- Tertiary qualifications (Certificate IV in Government Investigations) or similar, and/or demonstrated experience, highly regarded
- Pre-employment requirements:
- Pre-employment functional assessment
- Valid C class driver licence
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Q Fever
- Police Check
Benefits and workplace information
- Salary from:
- Level 3 starts at $77,691 + superannuation
- Level 4 starts at $85,075 + superannuation
- Accrue Additional Leave – Use your annual leave for breaks and accrue additional Christmas Leave.
- Work-Life Balance – Full-time hours over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to extra time off each year.
- Flexible Work – Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Health & Wellness – Access to leisure centre memberships, Fitness Passport program, and corporate health discounts.
- Salary Packaging – Vehicle lease options available.
- Professional Growth – Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment – Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing.
- Engage – Active social club and colleague engagement.
How to apply
Interested? Please press the “Apply” button and follow the prompts by the closing date of Friday 3 October 2025.
For more information, email Jackie Heal via [emailprotected].
Important: All documents are to be uploaded in PDF format and submitted online. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted. Applications may be retained for up to 12 months for future consideration. If you require assistance or an adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please contact [emailprotected]. Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
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