We're looking for a part time (0.6 FTE) Compliance Officer to join Barunga West Council.

This role provides an opportunity to build positive relationships, educate and support our community, and help maintain the safety, amenity and wellbeing of our regional area.

As Compliance Officer, you'll work across a diverse range of responsibilities including community compliance, animal management, fire prevention, parking, local nuisance investigations and environmental matters. Every day will present new challenges and opportunities to make a genuine difference in our communities.

Based at Council's Port Broughton office, the role offers a rewarding mix of office-based administration, stakeholder engagement and field work.

About Us

Located at the northern end of the Yorke Peninsula, Barunga West is home to some of South Australia's most beautiful coastline and welcoming regional communities. With Port Broughton, Bute and Fisherman Bay on our doorstep and Adelaide only two hours away, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of meaningful work and an outstanding lifestyle. We are a progressive regional council, committed to delivering high-quality services, supporting our local communities and creating a vibrant, sustainable future for our region. Our employees enjoy the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of services including infrastructure, community development, environmental management, regulatory services, emergency management and economic growth initiatives. We value teamwork, professionalism, innovation and a strong commitment to customer service.

About the Role

As a Compliance Officer, you will work directly with residents, businesses, visitors and government agencies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Council by-laws and policies while delivering positive community outcomes.

Key responsibilities include

- Investigating compliance, local nuisance and animal management complaints.
- Promoting responsible animal ownership and administering animal management requirements.




- Undertaking inspections and enforcement activities relating to parking, litter, fire prevention and other regulatory matters.
- Preparing reports, notices, evidence and documentation to support compliance actions.
- Assisting with Council's fire prevention and emergency management activities.
- Providing advice and information to the community regarding legislative and compliance requirements.
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve practical and positive outcomes.

About You

You are a confident communicator who can build rapport with a wide range of people while managing difficult situations with professionalism, fairness and sound judgement.

You will bring

- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- The ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical manner.
- Solid conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing sensitive or complex situations.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- A current driver's licence.
- A Certificate IV in Regulatory Services, Local Government Compliance, or relevant experience (or a willingness to obtain the qualification).

Previous local government compliance or regulatory experience will be highly regarded.

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Salary range is between $91 500 and $98 220 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

A detailed position description can be accessed on council website: https://www.barungawest.sa.gov.au/council/employment

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Steve Daniel, A/Manager Infrastructure and Assets [email protected].

To apply

You can complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Or else please email [email protected] attention to the Senior HR Officer, attaching a cover letter and current resume.

Or alternatively, you can post your application to: Barunga West Council - PO Box 3 - PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522 - Attention: Senior HR Officer

Applications close 12:00pm on 11 November 2026

📌 Compliance Officer (Port Broughton)
🏢 Barunga West Council
📍 Port Broughton