Local Laws Officer

Local Laws Officer 

• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Salary Range Band 5 $99,536.31 to $113,880.86 (annualised salary) + 12% Super
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall or with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role working with friendly and professional staff to improve the safety & the amenity of this iconic city?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the safety and amenity of the community and who will provide high quality and responsive enforcement skills. The ideal candidate will be community focused, have excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can do' attitude when engaging with the community within the City of Port Phillip.

Duties:

• Investigate alleged breaches of, and where appropriate enforce Council’s Community Amenity Local Law 1. (Local Law) and other applicable State Legislation as required.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Council’s Community Amenity Local Law, including Development Permits issued pursuant to the Community Amenity Local Law, and other applicable State Legislation requirements.
• Exercise personal judgement within agreed standards to respond to requests within agreed timeframes having regard to personal safety and positive outcomes for the community.  

Skills and Experience 

• Relevant Degree or diploma with experience, or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience in a compliance area within Local Government. 
• Knowledge of Local Government Act 2020, City of Port Phillip Community Amenity Local Laws, Environment Protection Act 2017 and other relevant legislation.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements And Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).
• Pre-employment Medical Check (at the cost of council)

How to Apply

Click APPLY.

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria which is located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dirk Cummins, Coordinator Animal Management & Local Laws, via phone on 03 9209 6268 or email [email protected].

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 6 September 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: [email protected]

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