$79,608 - $98,460 + super + monthly day off   Officer location   Full time, maximum term (August 2026 – September 2027) Make a real difference in your community by ensuring compliance and safety.   About Us   As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work. We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia About the opportunity Join our Regulatory Services business unit as a Compliance Services Officer and play a crucial role in upholding community standards and ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations. In this dynamic and rewarding position, you'll address a variety of issues related to Animal Management, Local Laws and Planning. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of community safety and standards within our lively municipality.  This role may occasionally require flexibility to work outside standard business hours to support planned events and operational needs. You will make an impact by Providing efficient and effective service across activities such as, Local Laws, Animal Management, Asset Protection, Building Site Compliance, as well as Planning Enforcement. Handling complex customer interactions via field operations, front counter, and telephone enquiries. Educating residents, businesses, and builders on Council's Local Law and relevant legislation. Taking a proactive approach to enforcing legislation and addressing public safety issues. Delivering reactive and proactive enforcement services for parking, traffic, local laws, litter, building sites, and animal management. What you will bring Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation (ie  Local Laws, Domestic Animals Act, Planning and Environment Act, Environment Protection Act, Local Government Act, Road Rules etc) and ability to interpret and enforce the above legislation.   Highly developed customer service and conflict resolution skills.    Ability to deal humanely with domestic animals and livestock to ensure public safety.    Appreciation of Health & Safety guidelines in terms of risk minimisation strategies.    Well-developed computer skills.  Knowledge of the Statutory Planning process and associated legislation, policies, and planning scheme.    Current Victorian driver’s licence    Why work with us  Activity based and hybrid work model.  Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  To apply   Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  Applications close, 26th July 2026 For further information regarding the role Lauren Wilby, Coordinator Compliance Services on 03 5943 4548 or refer to the position description.  Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.  Position Description AUD Officer 3809

Local Laws/Animal Management (Compliance Services Officer)

$79,608 - $98,460 + super + monthly day off  
Officer location  
Full time, maximum term (August 2026 – September 2027)
Make a real difference in your community by ensuring compliance and safety.

About Us  

As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work.

We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia

About the opportunity

Join our Regulatory Services business unit as a Compliance Services Officer and play a crucial role in upholding community standards and ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations. In this dynamic and rewarding position, you'll address a variety of issues related to Animal Management, Local Laws and Planning. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of community safety and standards within our lively municipality. 

This role may occasionally require flexibility to work outside standard business hours to support planned events and operational needs.

You will make an impact by

Providing efficient and effective service across activities such as, Local Laws, Animal Management, Asset Protection, Building Site Compliance, as well as Planning Enforcement.
Handling complex customer interactions via field operations, front counter, and telephone enquiries.
Educating residents, businesses, and builders on Council's Local Law and relevant legislation.
Taking a proactive approach to enforcing legislation and addressing public safety issues.
Delivering reactive and proactive enforcement services for parking, traffic, local laws, litter, building sites, and animal management.

What you will bring

Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation (ie  Local Laws, Domestic Animals Act, Planning and Environment Act, Environment Protection Act, Local Government Act, Road Rules etc) and ability to interpret and enforce the above legislation.  
Highly developed customer service and conflict resolution skills.   
Ability to deal humanely with domestic animals and livestock to ensure public safety.   
Appreciation of Health & Safety guidelines in terms of risk minimisation strategies.   
Well-developed computer skills.  
Knowledge of the Statutory Planning process and associated legislation, policies, and planning scheme.   
Current Victorian driver’s licence

Why work with us 

Activity based and hybrid work model. 
Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community. 
Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives. 
A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community. 
A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being. 
Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.

To apply 

 Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. 
Applications close, 26th July 2026
For further information regarding the role Lauren Wilby, Coordinator Compliance Services on 03 5943 4548 or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role. 

Position Description

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Local Laws/Animal Management (Compliance Services Officer)

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