Team Leader Local Laws - Animal Management

Team Leader Local Laws - Animal Management

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Permanent Full Time

Location : Morwell

Department : Safe Communities

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

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

About The Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Please Note - As part of this role you will be required to have the ability to work after‑hours / on‑call shifts as required. Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, work with a Children’s Check and undergo a pre‑employment 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, salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programmes.

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 Laws on 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. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome 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 IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We 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, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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