Local Laws Officer

**Local Laws Officer - Traffic & Compliance**

**Permanent Full Time**

**Band 5 Salary Range - $80,810.26 - $92,898.75 plus 12% superannuation**

**Location: Morwell, Victoria**

**_Do you want to make an IMPACT? _**

We are currently seeking Local Laws Officer to join our Local Laws Team.

**The Role**

Our Local Laws Officers enhance the quality of life within the community by fostering greater public understanding ownership and

**_Go Further at Latrobe City Council _**

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

**Why work for us?**

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

compliance of Council adopted Local laws and other legislation. In the role you will work collaboratively with community members, taking an educative and empowering approach in resolving community concerns.

**Other duties include**:

- Operating in the various functions including responding to customer requests, maintaining organisational records, and supporting the broader Local Laws Team as required.
- Developing cooperative relationships with the business community using education, negotiation and conflict management skills and where necessary enforcement
- To promote a positive, approachable, and professional image of Council within the community by delivering a customer centred service.
- Perform duties outside normal working hours by participating in the emergency after hours services roster.

**About You**

We are seeking someone with a passion for providing excellent customer service and a desire to work collaboratively with community members including providing advice, guidance and assistance. You will have excellent time management skills with the ability to manage your own time to ensure that objectives are met in a timely manner.

**You will also need**:

- Post trade certificate or post-secondary qualification or be prepared to undertake study to achieve one or both of the following certificates. Certificate IV Civic Compliance or Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation.
- The ability to interpret and enforce relevant legislation and policies
- The ability to understand Court procedures and give evidence regarding a prosecution for offences in the Magistrates Court and at VCAT.
- Ability to work on your feet and conduct Central Business District parking patrols
- Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office/ Outlook will be highly regarded.

**To apply**:
Applications are open until **11.59 Tuesday 30 Septembe 2025.**

Contact **John Bourke, Coordinator Local Laws**on **0439 521 836**for a confidential discussion.

**Child Safe Organisation**

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.