Osborne Richardson is assisting a South East Queensland council with the recruitment of an Investigations Officer on a contract basis until the end of February 2027. The role’s primary focus is the council’s annual dog inspection program, so it suits a regulatory skilled who enjoys getting out in the community.

About the Role

Working within a customer response team, you’ll carry out systematic inspections, including regulated dog audits. You’ll also investigate and gather evidence for offences under state legislation and local laws, and support enforcement action where it’s needed.

Key Responsibilities
Undertake inspections as part of systematic inspection programs, with a primary focus on annual regulated dog audits
Investigate and collate evidence to identify legislative and local law offences and progress enforcement action
Prepare documents, technical reports and briefs of evidence to support Court and Tribunal enforcement actions
Conduct investigations professionally and respectfully, in line with natural justice principles and with sensitivity to the circumstances




Manage customer and stakeholder expectations, provide explicit technical advice and keep detailed records
Contribute to improving departmental procedures and processes
Help maintain a positive, high-performing and customer-focused team culture

About You
Experience interpreting, investigating and enforcing state and local law legislation
Working knowledge of Queensland legislation, including the Local Government Act 2009 and the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008
Sound investigative, analytical and research skills in a regulatory setting
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of stakeholders
Experience preparing summaries of facts, briefs of evidence and other Court documents
Good time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines
Certificate IV in Government (Investigations or Regulatory Services) or a similar qualification is highly regarded

📌 Investigations Officer Brisbane
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Brisbane