Applications closing on 13 September 2026, 11:45 PM

- Reference number VRN 18/27
- Job Type Full Time
- Package $78,574.86 - $87,177.48 gross per annum dependant on skills and experience

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Do you enjoy working out in the field and want to play a key role in protecting and enhancing the liveability of our community?

Flinders Shire Council is seeking a proactive and professional Local Laws Officer to lead regulatory compliance, investigation and enforcement activities across the Shire.

Working closely with residents, businesses, government agencies and Council teams, you’ll investigate compliance matters, undertake inspections and patrols, manage animal related services, provide regulatory advice and help protect the safety, amenity and environmental wellbeing of our community.

You’ll play a key role in balancing education, engagement and enforcement to achieve practical and positive outcomes for the region.

Key opportunities

- Contribute to community safety initiatives and continuous service improvement
- Exercise delegated authority and make informed compliance decisions




- Promote community awareness and voluntary compliance with Local Laws
- Manage animal management and pound operations
- Make a visible difference to our Shire’s safety and amenity
- Diverse and wide-ranging work across compliance, investigations and animal managementContribute to environmental protection and positive community outcomes
- Opportunity to grow your regulatory and investigative expertise within local government

Employment status: Permanent Full-time

Award:Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017

Salary range: $78,574.86 - $87,177.48 gross per annum dependant on skills and experience

More information and questions

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Applications are assessed against the key responsibilities of the job based on your qualifications, skills, ability, experience and knowledge. For further information, please view the Position Description.

For further information about this role, please download the Position Description, which includes the key duties, responsibilities and selection criteria.

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📌 VRN 18/27 Local Laws Officer (Hughenden)
🏢 Flinders Shire Council
📍 Hughenden