Full or part time, permanent opportunity
Band 5 - $75,795 per annum, pro-rata + 12% superannuation
About Us:
The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
The role will:
Do you have practical experience handling cattle, sheep, horses or other livestock? Perhaps you have worked on a farm, in a saleyard, within animal welfare or agriculture and are looking for a recent career where your experience will make a genuine difference.
Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking a confident and community-minded Compliance Officer to join our Community Safety team.
What you'll be doing:
Responding to wandering and impounded livestock
Safely handling and transporting animals
Investigating animal management and Local Law matters
Working with landowners to resolve fencing and livestock concerns
Promoting responsible animal ownership
Gathering evidence, preparing reports and undertaking enforcement where required
Supporting the community through education and practical problem-solving
Previous local government experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We are particularly interested in applicants with practical livestock-handling experience, sound judgement and the confidence to work calmly around large animals and with members of the community.
Who we're looking for:
Experience safely handling cattle, sheep, horses or other livestock
An understanding of animal behaviour, welfare and husbandry
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in the field
Good written and computer skills
An interest in learning regulatory investigation and enforcement




Training and support will be provided to help the successful applicant develop their knowledge of Council procedures and relevant legislation.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council....
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight).
Negotiated start and finish times.
Negotiated work sites.
We have generous leave entitlements including:
3 additional days of Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
Long service leave available pro rata after five years, and transferable across local government organisations.
Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
Parental Leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with option to be taken a half pay.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
Access to Local Government Employees Health Plan.
We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
Access to study leave.
On the job training.
And the bonuses:
Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
17.5% Leave Loading paid annually as a lump sum 'Christmas bonus'.
Recognition awards for years of service.
For further information about this position, please contact Leanne Carbonneau, Manager - Community Safety, on *********.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.
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📌 Community Compliance Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Strathbogie Shire Council
📍 Victoria