Team Leader Local Laws and Animal Management

• Hybrid Working
• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• Salary: $112k - $125k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community.  Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep.  Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

The Local Laws and Animal Management Team is within the Compliance Operations Unit and is part of the Amenity and Compliance branch. Other teams within the branch include Parking and Road Safety, Business Support, School Crossings and Prosecutions.

The Local Laws and Animal Management Team contribute to the safety and amenity of the municipality through the provision of information, assistance and advice to the community, and the enforcement of Acts, Local Laws and Regulations.

The Team Leader Local Laws and Animal Management is responsible for providing high-quality leadership, administration, customer service and technical support across the team. You will be responsible for guiding, coaching, training and motivating a team of officers to achieve team objectives as well as providing strategic direction through data analysis, case reviews and implementing improved ways of working.

Working both individually and as part of a larger team you will need to be self-motivated, organised, have high attention to detail and able to work with conflicting priorities.

Shift times vary from 07:00am to 18:00pm during the week with participation in the afterhours (on-call/stand by) program as part of a designated roster, and other overtime duties as required.

• A current Australian driver's license (required)
• Proven experience in leading people, including day-to-day supervision, development of work and development plans and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience in the application of municipal local law, Domestic Animals Act including evidence collection and note-taking, and conflict resolution and court procedure is required.
• Able to analyse and assess team performance against team targets and identify improvement opportunities.
• Superior customer service skills and demonstrated experience delivering service excellence in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience of ways to engage with people to achieve open communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, including setting priorities, planning and organising one's own work to complete assigned tasks.
• Experience in planning and delivering enforcement services.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office software applications.
• High level of personal integrity
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Gareth Tanner on

Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday, 22 September 2025.

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and WWCC.  Please have this ready when completing your application.

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience.  Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on -

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.