Local Laws Ranger

Job No: COS115
Location: Colac

Colac Otway Shire Council are seeking a Local Laws Ranger in a temporary full-time, fixed term capacity from the 31/3/25 until the 31/3/26.

As a Local Laws Ranger you will ensure Council:

  • Has appointed an “Authorised Officer” to actively facilitate community compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, Council Local Laws and policies (including but not limited to Local Laws, Domestic Animal and Livestock control/management, Animal Welfare, Parking Control).
  • Assists with the enhancement of community safety and public amenity through an educative approach to the implementation of duties.
  • Assists in the Management of the Council Pound and be responsible for the welfare of impounded domestic animals and livestock.
  • Investigates complaints and breaches of legislation, regulations and Council Local Laws. Provide accurate advice to the Local Laws Coordinator and other stakeholders, practical solutions and apply penalties as required.
  • Performs the functions and duties of an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.
  • Assists in the achievement of Council’s key purposes and the continuous improvement of its performance.

 Key responsibilities include:

  • Local Laws
  • Animal Control
  • Parking Control
  • Enforcement
  • Fire Prevention
  • Litter Control

Please see position description for more information.

Salary information: $72,597.20 to $82,571.32 per annum plus superannuation. 

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
    3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac Otway Shire

Our shire offers a rewarding lifestyle change and is one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through the hinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline. Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service centre for the shire and surrounding region with a population of 12,000. Apollo Bay is the other major urban centre with a permanent population of 1,000 that swells to over 15,000 during the summer season. If you’re interested in working alongside the Colac Otway community, engaging in local projects and helping to make Colac Otway Shire the great place it is, work with us!