Compliance Officer (Enforcement Officer) - Parental Leave Cover

About the role

Kingborough Council is offering a 6-month fixed-term, full-time parental leave cover position in its Compliance Unit, based at the Civic Centre in Kingston. The unit enforces regulations and local laws covering animal management, fire prevention, nuisances, parking and the non-technical conditions of planning, development and building approvals. The role is a mix of office and outdoor work, with a mix of customer service, investigations and animal control duties.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to complaints and enquiries about the Compliance Unit's activities, and educate residents and the community about compliance requirements.
• Conduct investigations, prepare evidence briefs, reports, letters and file notes, and handle customer requests, enquiries and complaints.
• Assist in enforcing Council regulations, local laws and legislation, and recommend enforcement proceedings, infringement notices and prosecution documentation.
• Administer the Dog Control Act 2000 (Tas) and Council's Dog Management Policy, and help with animal control duties such as patrols, pound maintenance and caring for dogs and livestock.
• Take part in fire hazard reduction inspections, assessments and remediation, and in campaigns to reduce breaches of legislation and by-laws.
• Perform duties of an Authorised Officer as delegated, and contribute to information systems and the Pathway property management system.
• Work on a rostered on-call basis for after-hours and weekend inspectorial services, with a phone and vehicle provided and a daily on-call allowance.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance) and at least three years' experience in a regulatory environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, by-laws and regulations, and an understanding of investigative processes in a government setting.
• High-level negotiation and customer service skills, and confidence dealing with animals, especially dogs.
• Proficient literacy, communication and Microsoft Office skills, and a sound understanding of risk management and duty of care.
• Current driver's licence, and willingness to live in Kingborough or within 30 minutes of the Civic Centre.

What we offer

• Salary of $76,277 - $90,029 per year depending on skills and experience, plus 12.5% employer superannuation.
• On-call allowance of $51 per day and applicable overtime rates for callouts.
• A vehicle and phone provided for after-hours on-call, and a daily on-call allowance.

Applications close on 15 November 2026 and are made through the Council's online application form. Pre-employment checks (police, right to work, references, health assessment and Working with Vulnerable People registration) apply, and applications must be submitted before reading the selection criteria.