Full time - Permanent
Salary: $86k - $97k + Super
Fortnightly RDO
Our organisation vision is: One team brave and diverse making a difference.
About The Role
The Local Laws and Animal Management Officer role is within the Compliance Operations Unit and is part of the Amenity and Compliance branch. Teams within the branch include Animal Management, Local Laws, Parking and Road Safety, Business Support, School Crossings and Prosecutions.
Our officers respond to customer inquiries and conduct investigations into concerns raised by residents and visitors of or municipality. In this role you will work closely with supportive colleagues while investigating and enforcing allegations of breaches of the Local Law, Domestic Animal Act, and relevant Acts and Legislation.
Working both individually and as part of a larger team you will need to be self‐motivated, organised, have high attention to detail and be able to manage conflicting priorities. You will need the ability to communicate clearly and calmly and provide an excellent customer experience.
Experience in the application of law enforcement procedures, including interviewing techniques, evidence collection, note‐taking, the preparation of legal documents and presentation in court is highly desirable.
The role will involve handling animals including aggressive dogs and cats.
Skills And Experience Required To Perform This Role
* A current Australian driver's license (required)
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Confidence in negotiation and conflict resolution
* High level of personal integrity
* An understanding of investigative practices and evidence gathering principles
* Ability to manage stakeholders to influence decision‐making
What this role can offer
* Fortnightly RDO
* Commuter use of Council vehicle
* Salary sacrifice options
* Wellness programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Merri‐bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background.
Merri‐bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation.
Child Safe Commitment
In May 2021, Merri‐bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi‐wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi‐wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri‐bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone.
You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
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