About the Role:

The Regulatory Officer position enables the Shire to fulfill its regulatory compliance obligations through coordination and administration of the Shire’s risk management activities. This includes Work Health and Safety, bush fire and local emergency management, insurance claims, and other general administration support of a higher level.

Temporary Full Time - Monday to Friday 38 hours

Requirements of the role include:

Customer Service

Develop and maintain respectful, professional relationships with internal and external customers

Respond promptly and courteously to customer enquiries

Proactively identify and address customer needs

Regulatory Control & Administration

Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer:

Coordinate bush fire brigade support, including volunteer training, PPE procurement, equipment servicing, and fire break inspections

Organise Bush Fire Advisory Committee and Local Emergency Management Committee meetings

Ensure timely submission of the Local Government Grant Scheme application and Emergency Services Levy acquittal

Act as the primary liaison with the Shire’s external IT provider

Coordinate tenders and RFQs in line with procurement policies

Manage dog and cat registration renewals and facilitate communication with contract ranger services

Disseminate harvest ban information and maintain the SMS notification register

Assist with reviews of Local Laws, ensuring compliance and engagement through to Gazettal

Provide administrative support to the Environmental Health Officer, Building Surveyor, and Planning Consultant

Serve as the main contact for local cemeteries, coordinating documentation and site works

Prepare and submit various annual reports in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements

General Administration & Miscellaneous

Foster a sense of teamwork and shared responsibility within the administration team

Undertake additional duties as directed by the CEO, within the scope of the role and award classification

Manage all fleet and property insurance claims, including lodgement and coordination with insurers

About you:

You are a highly organised and adaptable professional with strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills. You work effectively in a team under general direction, respond well to changing circumstances, and make sound decisions to ensure efficient service delivery. You bring knowledge of local government-managed bush fire brigades or a willingness to learn, and you’re familiar with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience in risk management, and a solid understanding of safe work practices are essential. Ideally, you can also interpret complex legislation, hold relevant tertiary qualifications, and have experience developing and implementing local laws.

The Position Description for this role can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

How to Apply

Candidates are required to provide a letter of application addressing why they should be recruited to the position, along with an up-to-date resume.

For enquiries about the role, please email [email protected]

Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 13 June 2025

Screening and interviews may commence prior to closing date.

Submit your confidential application addressed to the Chief Executive Officer via:

Email: [email protected]

In person: 71 Monger Street Bencubbin WA 6477

Post: PO Box 20, Bencubbin WA 6477

Ben McKay

Chief Executive Officer