Job Description

• A varied role that supports compliance, education and community engagement. Work with a wonderful team.
• Casey Municipality
• Permanent Full Time and Monthly RDO for full time 40 hour weeks
• Band 5 Salary $83,871 to $97,739 + Super (Subject to exp).

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi award winning, architecturally designed workplace located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees.
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling, for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

As a Local Laws Officer, you'll play a vital role in protecting and enhancing the amenity, safety and liveability of the City of Casey. Working across the municipality, you'll investigate complaints, promote compliance with legislation and local laws, educate the community, and take enforcement action where required.

This is a diverse and rewarding field-based role where you'll build positive relationships with residents, businesses and visitors while helping to maintain safe, welcoming and well managed public spaces for the community

What You’ll deliver

• Investigate complaints and breaches of legislation, local laws and Council policies, taking appropriate compliance and enforcement action where required.
• Conduct patrols, inspections and permit or registration checks across the municipality to identify issues, improve public safety and support community compliance.
• Educate and advise residents, businesses and visitors on local laws, animal management requirements and Council regulations.
• Gather evidence, prepare investigation reports and briefs of evidence, issue infringements and represent Council in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Respond to customer enquiries, service requests and complaints in a timely, professional and customer-focused manner while maintaining accurate records of all investigations and actions

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a regulatory, compliance, enforcement or similar role, with the ability to confidently apply legislation, policies and procedures in a practical setting.
• Strong investigative skills, including the ability to gather evidence, assess information, make sound decisions and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate, influence and build positive relationships with residents, businesses and community members.
• A customer-focused approach combined with the confidence to manage challenging situations professionally, fairly and respectfully.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, field-based environment.
• A relevant qualification in Justice, Investigation, Local Government Statutory Regulation or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to undertake field-based duties across the municipality, including responding to animal management and local law matters.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume. No need to address selection criteria.

For enquiries, contact Yanni Karagiannis - Acting Team Leader Animals and Amenity at ykaragiannis@casey.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Monday 21 September 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer; we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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