Local Law Officer

Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

You'll be glad you made it

Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents' lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

View our Access and Inclusion Action PlanandReconciliation Action Plan

Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We're committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC

Find out more here Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC

Local Law Officer

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Local Law Officer to contribute to Council's success.

• Work-Life balance with a 9-day fortnight.
• Opportunity for career development and training.
• Community impact in a diverse and dynamic Coast Region.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to promote positive community compliance with regulatory standards, through ongoing inspection, investigation, monitoring, and enforcement of Local Laws and Regulations.

Your role will include:

• Being present, pro-active and solutions-focused and recognise that the community is the core of our business.
• Developing your career in local government.
• Promoting a positive Workplace culture

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or the ability to obtain) and/or demonstrated experience working in Regulatory Services and able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in regulatory investigation, enforcement activities, and the interpretation of relevant legislation.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication (verbal and written English) skills to effectively liaise with customers and employees.
• High Level problem solving, initiative, and negotiation skills to effectively address and resolve matters prior to escalating to the Senior Local Law Officer/Manager.
• Established time management, prioritisation and planning skills to complete tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrable keyboard and typing skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
• Experience and demonstrable skills processing customer enquiries.
• Work outside of normal hours as requested by Manager Local Laws as part of the requirements of the sections on call roster. May be required to attend to Operational taskings outside normal hours and on weekends.
• Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus and QFever.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on or email the Talent Acquisition Team at

Closing Date

12 noon Friday 17 October 2025