Mackay Regional Council is currently recruiting for two (2) Local Laws Officers to join our Health & Regulatory team on a full time permanent basis.

About the role:

The ideal candidate is required to provide for the protection of public amenity and health and safety of the Mackay Regional community by administering and enforcing Council’s Local Laws and Policies.

In this role, you will carry out all inspections, patrols and required remedial actions to ensure control of all animals highlighted within Council’s Local Laws. You will also be responsible for issuing infringement notices, parking infringement tickets, investigating abandoned vehicles and caring for impounded animals.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a regulatory compliance role along with a current QLD ‘C’ Class drivers licence and hold a Working with Children Blue Card. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflict and deal with difficult people is essential, in addition to time management and basic literacy and keyboard skills. Exposure to animal behaviour and control would be highly regarded.

Blue Card - It is an essential requirement for this position to hold a Working with Children Blue Card.  Under Queensland legislation, you must hold the Blue Card prior to commencing employment – No Card, No Start policy.  If you currently do not hold a Blue Card, we recommend you commence the application process when you apply for the position. For more information please refer to the following website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply

Applicants must be willing to partake in an on-call roster.

In return for your valued contribution you will be rewarded with;

• Base annual salary range from $60,499 - $67,585 (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates qualifications and experience)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9 day fortnight roster
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Interested?

For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/ER21_3_19_8_9825/VacancyList.aspx

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and a full statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website.

Applications close: 18 March 2021

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.