Your Opportunity
Are you passionate about enforcing and upholding Council's Local Laws across the Southern Downs? One of these jobs could be for you!
In this advertisement, there are two (2) positions available:
- As a Local Laws Officer, your role will be to encourage the Community to comply with Local Laws and Regulations. You will also be investigating complaints about alleged breaches and carry out the appropriate compliance actions. You will be covering areas such as overgrown allotments, parking enforcements, and many more!
- Term: Permanent, Part-time
- Hours of Work: 48 hours per fortnight
- As a Local Laws Officer (Animal Control), you will have an important role in encouraging and regulating responsible pet ownership within the Southern Downs community. The role is responsible for the daily operations of the animal pound, as well as investigating complaints and undertaking enforcement action primarily regarding animal and stock management.
- Term: Temporary, Full-time | Fixed-term contract up to 24th October 2026
- Hours of Work: 72.5 hours per fortnight
Other Information
Pay Level: $2,974.96 to $3,175.82 per fortnight (Level 3), plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday, 7th January 2026
About the Department
The Environmental Services Department falls within the Communities, Planning and Environmental Services Directorate and plays a critical role in delivering on the liveability of our region. The Regulatory Services, Local Laws and Waste Management teams cover a diverse range of roles and responsibilities from ensuring food and public health safety, investigating environmental nuisance and pollution incidences, animal control, pest management, environmental sustainability programs and planning and building compliance.
Furthermore, the department delivers all aspects of waste operations including roadside collections, waste facilities, investigating waste minimisation and resource recovery opportunities and the strategic management of waste in Southern Downs.
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description (Local Laws Position | Animal Control Position) below.
(Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access the Position Description by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).
The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description (Local Laws Position | Animal Control Position). These include (but are not limited to):
- LOCAL LAWS OFFICER
- Responsible for enforcement and compliance with Council's Local Laws, including issuing on-the-spot fines; and
- Investigate and take action on illegal camping on road reserves and parks.
- LOCAL LAWS OFFICER (ANIMAL CONTROL)
- Responsible for enforcement and compliance with Local Laws and State Legislation on animals, including conduction inspections on the keeping of animals, and regulating approvals under the Local Laws; and
- Assist with door-to-door inspections for dog registrations and with general duties associated with legislative requirements.
What You Will Need
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- The legal right to live and work in Australia
- LOCAL LAWS OFFICER
- MANDATORY POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Immunisation record indicating Q Fever and Hepatitis A&B vaccinations or immunity, or the ability to be vaccinated in accordance with Council's Immunisation Procedure.
- REQUIRED LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required for this role; and
- A White Construction Card, or the ability to obtain one, is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Numeracy and literacy skills necessary to maintain accurate records and compile reports, including sound computer skills; and
- Proven ability to undertake outdoor manual duties for extended periods.
- LOCAL LAWS OFFICER (ANIMAL CONTROL)
- MANDATORY POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Immunisation record indicating Q Fever vaccinations or immunity, or the ability to be vaccinated in accordance with Council's Immunisation Procedure; and
- Preparedness to work 24-hours on-call on a rotational basis, weekends and flexible hours.
- REQUIRED LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role; and
- A White Construction Card, or the ability to obtain one, is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Physical stamina necessary to undertake working in the outdoors for extended periods; and
- Proven ability to work with stray dogs, cattle, horses and other animals, including a well-developed knowledge of animal breeds, behaviour and management.
- To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description (Local Laws Position | Animal Control Position)
What We Offer
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
- Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
- Salary packaging and remote area benefits available, which can significantly increase tax savings and take-home pay
- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
- Generous leave provisions including Special Family Leave, Cultural Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including free, skin checks, flu vaccinations and wellness medicals, and discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access). This service includes counselling, financial coaching, nutritional support and legal referrals, as well as access to specialised wellbeing support for LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations people, and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence through dedicated helpline
- Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development (study assistance available in accordance with policy)
To view comprehensive details of our employee value offering, please click HERE. (Note when viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com - you will be able to access this link once by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies)
Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
(Note when viewing this job vacancy on SEEK.com - the links to information below will only be available once you click on the "Apply" button. Alternatively, you can access them via the job advertisement on our website at https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).
If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Joss Kresina, (Acting) Local Laws Coordinator or Nicole Collett, Manager Environmental Services on 1300 697 372.
Apply Now!
At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
- Your current Resume and a two (2) page Cover Letter.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture Team on ph. 1300 697 372 for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
