Colac Otway Shire Council

Local Laws Ranger

Job No: COS175
Location: Colac

We are seeking a Local Laws Ranger in a permanent full-time capacity.

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

This position closes on Tuesday the 28 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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