About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

Are you passionate about creating safer, more inclusive communities? Moorabool Shire Council is on the lookout for a proactive and community-minded Community Safety Officer to join our Strategic Planning & Regulatory Services team. 

You’ll be responsible for upholding local laws related to domestic animals and livestock, conducting investigations, issuing infringement notices, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as the Domestic Animals Act and Road Safety Act. You’ll respond to incidents involving stray or aggressive animals, manage livestock concerns, and support responsible pet ownership through education and engagement. Working closely with the RSPCA, police, schools, and veterinary professionals, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding both animal welfare and public safety across the Shire.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Jakob Penn (Coordinator Community Safety) on 5366 7100.

What We Offer

• Monthly RDO
• Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
• Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
• Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
• Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at workplacerelations@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You bring valuable experience in enforcement and interpreting legislation, along with hands-on skills in handling domestic animals and livestock. Your strong communication abilities, conflict resolution techniques, and problem-solving mindset make you a reliable team player in dynamic environments. Holding a current Victorian Driver’s Licence and a valid Working with Children Check, you're well-equipped to take on the responsibilities of this role with professionalism and care.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Lisa Grey People & Culture Business Partner on 5366 1272.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.