We are excited to welcome a Local Laws Officer to Alpine Shire Council, a role where you will help administer and enforce Council Local Laws and the Domestic Animal Management Act.
Your people skills, initiative and passion for community and animal welfare will make you a valuable addition to our team.
You may have previous experience supporting communities or ensuring compliance with legislation. For the right candidate, we offer ongoing training, support and career development opportunities within a positive, team-oriented environment.
About us
Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and a leadership team that genuinely cares, and at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.
How you'll make a difference
As a Local Laws Officer, you will:
* Deliver responsive Local Laws and relevant State legislation services to our customers
* Assess and issue Local Laws permits for the Shire
* Assist customers with enquiries on Local Laws, animal management, and other community issues
* Support processes across areas such as traffic and parking management, animal control, and fire prevention
* Promote Council activities in a proactive and positive way
* Contribute to continuous improvement of Local Laws processes and systems
You will thrive in this role if you are a confident communicator who enjoys working with people, builds rapport easily, and brings energy and professionalism to everything you do.
How is Alpine different?
* Modern and innovative office space – just wait until you see it, you'll love it
* Friendly, supportive and dedicated – our staff are our greatest asset
* Like the Hybrid model – work from home a couple days of week to get your focused work done
* Make a real difference to our community - achieve exceptional outcomes
* Work where you love to live – why not make the most of your time off in our stunning region
* Monthly RDO's to enjoy your time off and explore our region
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* Experience in a customer-facing role
* The ability to remain courteous, professional, and discreet at all times
* Strong time management and multi tasking skills
* Confidence using technology and software solutions
* A genuine passion for community wellbeing, animal welfare and local engagement
* Certificate IV in Local Government (Statutory Compliance) and/or Animal Management (desirable)
* Current Working with Children Check
Why join us
This is your chance to contribute to a collaborative, values-driven Local Laws team, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in the stunning Alpine Shire region.
Apply now
* Permanent Full-Time position
* Based in Bright
* Band 4, Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023
* $71,329 per annum + 12% superannuation + monthly RDO
* We welcome applicants of all genders, abilities, ages, and cultural backgrounds.