Officer Local Laws - Fixed Term (up to 18 months)

• A varied and challenging role, you will support the Coordinator Local Laws and other Officers in achieving targeted performance measures associated with corporate functions.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $93,063.36, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Officer Local Laws - Fixed Term (up to 18 months)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $93,063.36, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

To actively contribute to the operations of the Regulatory Services Section within the Local Laws Branch of the Community Sustainability Directorate.

To model Council’s values within the organisation and greater Gympie community with a focus on exemplary customer service and continuous improvement to protect and enhance community amenity and public safety.

To support the Coordinator Local Laws and other Officers in achieving targeted performance measures associated with corporate functions such as business planning, contract management and specific continuous improvement projects.

To assist, support and collaborate with other areas both within the Directorate and across the organisation in order to bring about positive resolution of compliance matters.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Significant experience with a law enforcement agency or in a Local Laws/Ranger /regulatory role within Local Government.
• Formal qualification in law enforcement or statutory compliance or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and using judgement in applying legislation.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a customer service culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to the ethical and humane treatment of animals.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct factual investigations including the ability to:

1. Take formal witness statements from complainants in a proficient and professional manner.

2. Conduct and record formal interviews.

3. Gather and store evidence and prepare a brief of evidence for court purposes.

4.Give evidence in court on Council’s behalf in prosecution matters.

• Effective communication skills both oral and written including demonstrated ability to professionally draft correspondence and reports.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements: 

• Interpret and enforce the provisions of relevant legislation in accordance with this position’s delegations, Council policies and as directed. Apply judgement, common sense and experience to mediate and resolve issues between community members to achieve, maintain and enhance community safety and amenity.
• Conduct factual investigations and gather evidence including taking of witness statements and preparing briefs of evidence in a proficient and professional manner.  This will include obtaining and executing warrants and giving evidence in the Magistrates Court or other jurisdictions as required.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, statutory approvals and statutory notices relative to inspections, investigations and assessments undertaken as part of duties performed.
• Update Council’s databases and registers including Council’s Customer Action Request (CAR) database and records management system.
• Undertake proactive patrols of public areas including, parks, reserves, roads and other Council controlled land to enhance community amenity and public safety. Where breaches of legislation are detected, take action to resolve those breaches in accordance with relevant Council policies and procedures.
• Deliver education programs to the community including school children focusing on community safety, awareness and responsible pet ownership.
• Undertake dog and cat pick-ups as required in accordance with organisational procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in an on-call roster system to respond to regulatory services issues outside of normal business hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Any other duties as required from time to time by the Coordinator Local Laws or delegate within the level of responsibility

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Local Laws, Matthew Bell at matthew.bell@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.