Team Leader Local Laws - Animal Management

Permanent Full Time

Band 6 Salary: $97,245.14 to $105,466.60 plus 12% superannuation

Location: Morwell

Department: Safe Communities

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

We have a leadership opportunity to join the Safe Communities team as Team Leader Local Laws - Animal Management on a permanent full time basis.

About the Role

As Team Leader Local Laws - Animal Management, you will provide leadership, support and guidance to Local Laws Officers - Animal Management in interpreting and applying relevant legislation and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of residential amenity, community safety and environmental standards.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide advice and assistance to members of the community and general public in regard to policies and legislation governing the functions of the municipal laws section and to foster a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship using education, negotiation and consultation to resolve problems
• Lead the operations of the Animal Management team, including staff supervision, finance and corporate monitoring and reporting as required
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to Local Laws Officers – Animal Management in interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
• Establish systems, procedures and programs that will promote best practice.

You'll need:

· Post-secondary training to Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation or equivalent and/or relevant experience in law enforcement.

· Proven ability to conduct investigations, instigate appropriate enforcement action and, where necessary, conduct interviews and prepare briefs of evidence and present evidence in court of law.

· Ability to understand Court procedures and give evidence regarding a prosecution for offences in the Magistrates Court and at VCAT or both

Please Note – As part of this role you will be required to have the ability to work afterhours/on call shifts as required.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check. Working with Children's Check and undergo a Preemployment medical and hearing check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options, we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.

Applications will close at 11.59 PM Thursday 20 November 2025

For more information contact Wade Anderson, Acting Coordinator Local Lawson 0439 521 836 for a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.