Overview
Permanent Part Time - 12.65 hours per week. Band 5 Salary Range - $80,810.26 - $92,898.75 plus 12% superannuation pro rata. Location: Morwell, Victoria.
The Role
Our Local Laws Officers enhance the quality of life within the community by fostering greater public understanding ownership and compliance of Council adopted Local laws and other legislation. In the role you will work collaboratively with community members, taking an educative and empowering approach in resolving community concerns.
Responsibilities
* Developing cooperative relationships with the business community using education, negotiation and conflict management skills and where necessary enforcement
* To promote a positive, approachable, and professional image of Council within the community by delivering a customer centred service
* Perform duties outside normal working hours by participating in the emergency after hours services roster
* Operating in the various functions including responding to customer requests, maintaining organisational records, and supporting the broader Local Laws Team as required.
About You
We are seeking someone with a passion for providing excellent customer service and a desire to work collaboratively with community members including providing advice, guidance and assistance. You will have excellent time management skills with the ability to manage your own time to ensure that objectives are met in a timely manner.
You will also need:
* Ability to work on your feet and conduct Central Business District parking patrols
* The ability to interpret and enforce relevant legislation and policies
* The ability to understand Court procedures and give evidence regarding a prosecution for offences in the Magistrates Court and at VCAT
* Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office/ Outlook will be highly regarded
* Post trade certificate or post-secondary qualification or be prepared to undertake study to achieve one or both of the following certificates: Certificate IV Civic Compliance or Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check and satisfactorily complete a pre-employment medical check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees. We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program. We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
To view the position description and submit your application please go to Pulse Internal. Applications are open until 11.59 Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Contact John Bourke, Coordinator Local Laws on 0439 521 836 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 700.
We strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details. A member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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