Trainee Compliance Officer

TRAINEE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SCONE
Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 24 month contract  

The role:
Start your career in local government with a role where every day brings something different. As a Trainee Compliance Officer with Upper Hunter Shire Council, you’ll learn from experienced officers, build practical skills and work towards a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services).

You’ll help respond to community enquiries, care for animals in Council’s pound, and assist with animal control matters and regulatory inspections across the Upper Hunter Shire. With training and support, you’ll gain experience in investigations, customer service and record keeping while helping Council deliver services that matter to the community

What we need from you:
- NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent.
- Willingness to enrol in a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or relevant qualification, along with knowledge of animal handling and an interest in Local Government compliance.
- Ability to handle animals with a willingness to develop skills with all types of animals including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, horses and cattle.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and sound mathematical skills.
- Well-developed public relations and customer service skills.
- A genuine interest in animal welfare.
- Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call and weekend work roster (when required).
- Computer skills, particularly data entry, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- High level attention to detail.
- Current unrestricted drivers licence.

What’s on Offer:
- $625.80 to $985.60 per 35 hour week (depending on level of school completion) + 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression
- 20 days paid annual leave every year and sick leave entitlements.
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Salary sacrifice options
- Access to flexi-time system with 1 day accrued every 3 weeks
- Flexible work arrangements

 
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Matt Clarkson (Manager Planning, Building & Regulatory) a call on 02 6540 0134 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.