Position: Regulatory Services – Compliance Officer
Position Number: 7022
Directorate: Governance
Team: Regulatory Services
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) Level 3
Reports to: Manager of Regulatory Services
Accountable for: N/A
Located: Longreach
Revised: August 2024

SKILLS

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s core values through personal action.

• Able to gain respect and create good working relationships across all levels of Council.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
• Able to take initiative in improving processes to make them more efficient and effective.
• Excellent time management, organisation and planning skills with an ability to prioritise and manage own

time and meet critical timeframes.

• Demonstrated ability to deal with customers in a tactful, empathetic and courteous manner.
• Ability to effectively exercise sound judgement under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to utilise a range of IT equipment, including laptops, computers, iPads, smart phones and tablets.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.

• Knowledge, or the ability to gain knowledge, of Local Government functions, roles and processes.
• Knowledge of Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act

2008 as well as other relevant legislation where necessary.

• Knowledge of Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 as well as other relevant

legislation where necessary.

• Knowledge of Council’s Local Laws and Policies.
• Knowledge in identifying pest animals and pest weeds.
• Knowledge of solar pumps, windmills and associated equipment such as tanks and stock watering systems.
• Knowledge, or the ability to gain knowledge, of all relevant legislation and procedures associated with the

movement of stock.

MANDATORY EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence.

• Current Queensland Firearms Licence, or the ability to obtain.
• Experience in handling and keeping of domestic animals and livestock.
• Experience in the safe operation of tools and equipment associated with the tasks stated for this position.
• Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III Local Government (Regulatory Services) or higher relevant qualification

• Experience and participation in a “1080” baiting campaign.
• Enforcement/regulatory experience in a similar role.
• Chemical application and distribution certification, or the ability to obtain.
• Experience or training in the use of Body Worn Cameras.
• Experience or training in the identification of various breeds of cats, dogs, and other animals.
• Experience or training in conducting investigations and enforcement actions relating to compliance.
• Experience or training in conducting investigations relating to dog attacks will be highly regarded.
• Experience in reading, interpreting and applying relevant legislation and Local Laws.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Position Description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area Key Accountabilities
Operational Duties • Effectively undertake the functional operations of the Local Laws area and ensure
adherence to and compliance with regulatory matters related to town common
management, animal control, overgrown and unsightly allotments, illegal watering,

illegal camping, and signage.

• Conduct patrols, investigations and actions for breaches of Council’s Local Laws,

Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Water Supply (Safety and
Reliability) Act 2008, Biosecurity Act 2015, and Local Government Act 2009 on all

Council-controlled land.

• Operation and maintenance of Council’s Animal Management Facility, including

feeding, cleaning and maintenance.

• Undertaking or arranging the destruction of pest animals, unclaimed/surrendered

domestic animals, and injured livestock.

• Conduct seizure and impounding of animals, as required.
• Keeping and handling of domestic animals and livestock.
• Participate in systematic or selective approved inspection programs.
• Carry out monitoring to identify overgrown land within designated towns.
• Monitor and enforce the Election Signage Policy and Local Laws relevant to

advertising signage and devices.

• Monitor, patrol, conduct investigations and take actions where required in relation

to breaches of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 with respect to

water restrictions imposed by Council.

• Conduct investigations and actions, including enforcement, for breaches of

legislation and/or local laws relevant to, but not limited to, litter or illegal dumping
on Council controlled land, election and general signage/devices and Council

imposed water restrictions.

• Operate body worn cameras as required when conducting duties, in accordance

with legislation and Council’s Policy and Procedures.

• This position may require work outside of normal hours on a rotating roster basis

for on call and overtime as required.
Other • Carry out all duties in line with Councils’ Workplace Health and Safety policies and

procedures and adhere to any legislative obligations.

• Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall

within the scope of this position as directed by your accountable supervisor or the
Chief Executive Officer.
Assist • Assist with annual work-program priorities for Local Laws unit in accordance with

adopted budget provisions.

• Assist with the implementation of Council’s adopted Plans and Strategies.
• Assist Council in conducting 1080 baiting campaigns and associated tasks.
• Assist with identifying, monitoring, controlling all pest plants within the Longreach

Region.

• Assist with implementation of Town Common Management Plan.

Communication

(Stakeholders)

• Provide a high level of customer service to the general public and stakeholders,

ensuring interactions are in a tactful, courteous and empathetic manner, providing

a positive and professional image of Council.

• Respond to public enquiries and complaints in a timely manner, ensuring that

records of interactions with the general public, landholders and stakeholders are

accurate and correctly maintained.

• Provide advice to the Land and Pest Management Advisory Committee and any

other relevant interest groups and/or committees.
Communication

(Internal)

• Advise immediate supervisor of any faulty equipment and follow all adopted

procedures in reporting of faults to relevant personnel.

• Communicate, solve and discuss work problems with other team members and

Supervisor.

Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversel