Job Description
Employment Status: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026
Days & Hours of Work: 38 Hours per week. Shift times will vary, in accordance with scheduled roster (Wednesday - Sunday)
Competitive Salary: 5A - Up to $11+,148.62 pro rata (inclusive of penalty rates and 11.5% superannuation)
Location: Based at Corporate Centre in Sandringham.
About Us:
We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.
Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.
We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.
About the Role:
This role will contribute to the safety and amenity of the municipality through the provision of information, assistance and advice to the community, and through the enforcement of relevant legislation. Emphasis on patrolling off leash parks and foreshore during summer restriction period.
You will be responsible for:
Investigating complaints
Undertaking inspections
Impounding animals
Issuing infringements
Preparing briefs of evidence.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
A Certificate IV level qualification in Statutory Compliance or Animal Welfare, or experience in a similar role is essential and knowledge of relevant legislation
High level time management skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in relation to Council's Local Laws
Mandatory pre-employment requirements:
Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.
Be willing to undertake a premedical assessment check.
Current Victorian Driver's licence.
What we can offer you in return:
Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
A Green Money program, that rewards our staff for taking simple everyday steps to a more substantiable and climate aware living.
If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.
How to apply:
To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description
Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
Click Apply to submit your application.
If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.
Applications close: Sunday 15 September 2026 at 11.55pm.
Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Oliver Young, Team Leader Local Laws on 03 +5++ 4762or via email [email protected]
Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.
Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
Days & Hours of Work: 38 Hours per week. Shift times will vary, in accordance with scheduled roster (Wednesday - Sunday)
Competitive Salary: 5A - Up to $11+,148.62 pro rata (inclusive of penalty rates and 11.5% superannuation)
Location: Based at Corporate Centre in Sandringham.
About Us:
We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.
Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.
We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.
About the Role:
This role will contribute to the safety and amenity of the municipality through the provision of information, assistance and advice to the community, and through the enforcement of relevant legislation. Emphasis on patrolling off leash parks and foreshore during summer restriction period.
You will be responsible for:
Investigating complaints
Undertaking inspections
Impounding animals
Issuing infringements
Preparing briefs of evidence.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
A Certificate IV level qualification in Statutory Compliance or Animal Welfare, or experience in a similar role is essential and knowledge of relevant legislation
High level time management skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in relation to Council's Local Laws
Mandatory pre-employment requirements:
Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.
Be willing to undertake a premedical assessment check.
Current Victorian Driver's licence.
What we can offer you in return:
Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
A Green Money program, that rewards our staff for taking simple everyday steps to a more substantiable and climate aware living.
If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.
How to apply:
To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description
Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
Click Apply to submit your application.
If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.
Applications close: Sunday 15 September 2026 at 11.55pm.
Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Oliver Young, Team Leader Local Laws on 03 +5++ 4762or via email [email protected]
Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.
Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Local Laws Officer |Seasonal position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sandringham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
