Compliance Officer (Casual)

Warrumbungle Shire Council

Coonabarabran, Dubbo & Central NSW

Government - Local (Government & Defence)

Casual/Vacation

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Department: Planning and Regulation

Reports to: Manager Planning and Regulation

Casual role, potential work available to December 2026

Salary Range: $31 - $35 per hour + 25% casual loading + superannuation

Warrumbungle Shire Council is currently seeking a proactive, approachable, and solutions-focused Compliance Officer to join our frontline team. This role is a key community-facing position and plays a vital role in promoting safety, environmental protection, and community wellbeing through the effective enforcement of local regulations.

In this role, you’ll be tasked with a diverse range of responsibilities—from animal control and illegal waste investigations to addressing issues of public safety, such as managing stray livestock and responding to serious dog attacks. Your days will be dynamic and community-driven, often involving investigative work based on requests from residents. You will need to balance firm enforcement with empathy and practical problem-solving to ensure fair and consistent outcomes for all.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, community members, and external stakeholders such as NSW Police to resolve issues quickly and professionally. With your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you’ll be an advocate for responsible community behaviour while educating residents on regulations and their responsibilities. While this is not a management role, you’ll have the opportunity to suggest and support improvements to systems and customer service delivery as part of a collaborative team environment.

We’re looking for someone with a background in regulatory enforcement, local government, or a related field, who brings high-level customer service, sound judgment, and practical animal handling experience. You must be physically capable, hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence, and be willing to participate in a rotating on-call roster for emergency situations.

This is a casual role, however it is expected that work will be available to December 2026, so this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and training, and potentially start your compliance career!

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Selection criteria include:

High level customer service skills, including conflict resolution, community consultation and negotiation skills.

Experience in animal and livestock handling.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and to work unsupervised.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with sound skills in Microsoft Office applications and willingness to train on computerised databases.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, organise and prioritise work and maintain the integrity of Council records including computerised records.

The ability to read, interpret and apply legislation and Council Policies.

Physical ability and fitness to undertake the inherent duties of the position.

Firearms licence A/B and/or euthanasia accreditation.

Class C NSW Drivers Licence.

You must be willing and able to participate in rotating on-call roster for emergency call-outs and pound duties on weekends. This is essential.

It's a plus if you have knowledge of relevant legislations and regulations (such as Local Government Act 1993, Companion Animals Act 1998, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021) or have the ability to research and understand such legislation.

It would be ideal if you have experience with Self Enforced Infringement Notice Scheme (SEINS) and Local Government experience in a similar role and hold a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory).

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

Support for training and professional development, even as a casual!

Formal training opportunities

Access to thousands of free online training courses

Weekly pay cycle

Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device

Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay

Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One

Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available

PPE provided

Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.

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For enquiries, contact Human Resources on 68492000 Consider adding careers@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au