Posted by Fairfield City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Enforcement Officer to join its Community Regulatory Services division in Wakeley, New South Wales, Australia. This permanent, full-time opportunity offers an annual salary between AUD $80,758 and $94,595, alongside additional employment benefits.
The successful candidate will handle companion animal management, parking enforcement, regulatory investigations, and compliance with relevant legislation. The position is suitable for individuals with relevant regulatory services qualifications or extensive experience in an appropriate enforcement-related field.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Community Enforcement Officer
- Company: Fairfield City Council
- Location: Wakeley, New South Wales, Australia
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Salary: AUD $80,758 to $94,595 per year
- Department: Community Regulatory Services
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Work Schedule: Rotating nine-day fortnight, with shifts between 5 am and 10 pm, Monday to Sunday
- Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
About the Employer
Fairfield City Council is a local government organisation responsible for delivering services and administering regulations within its community. Its Community Regulatory Services division oversees enforcement responsibilities involving companion animals, parking, local government legislation, and community compliance.
Job Description
The Community Enforcement Officer will carry out regulatory enforcement activities and investigate matters involving potential breaches of legislation, council orders, and local policies.
The position requires experience in animal handling and capture, parking enforcement, and conducting investigations. The successful applicant will identify regulatory issues, issue appropriate infringement notices, and attend court when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture and handle companion animals safely.
- Conduct parking enforcement activities.
- Investigate complex regulatory matters.
- Identify breaches of legislation, codes, and council policies.
- Issue penalty infringement notices and council orders.
- Prepare court attendance notices when required.
- Report matters involving council risk management and public liability.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information appropriately.
- Deliver professional and impartial customer service.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in Regulatory Services or extensive experience in an appropriate field.
- Strong understanding of the Companion Animals Act, Local Government Act, Road Rules, and other relevant legislation.
- Experience in companion animal capture and handling.
- Knowledge of parking enforcement and regulatory investigations.
- Excellent communication and conflict-management skills.
- Understanding of privacy laws.
- Experience using office software, email, and internet-based tools.
- Ability to prepare written reports and communications.
- Professional customer service skills.
NSW Microchip Implanter accreditation is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must hold a current and valid Working with Children Certificate and be prepared to undergo a criminal history check and medical examination. Candidates must also have the right to work in Australia.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised annual salary ranges from AUD $80,758 to $94,595.
Additional benefits include:
- Performance-based salary appraisal.
- 50% Saturday shift penalty.
- 100% Sunday shift penalty.
- 12% employer superannuation contribution.
- 25 days of annual leave.
- 10 days of sick leave.
- Five days of My Leave.
- Long service leave after five years of continuous employment.
- Dual-cabin utility vehicle available for work and personal use.
- Full uniform and work-related mobile telephone.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for experienced regulatory enforcement professionals, community compliance officers, animal management workers, and individuals with relevant local government experience.
Candidates should be confident handling companion animals, conducting investigations, managing difficult customer interactions, and applying relevant legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the salary?
The annual salary ranges from AUD $80,758 to $94,595.
2. Where is the position located?
The job is based in Wakeley, New South Wales, Australia.
3. Is this a permanent position?
Yes. It is a permanent, full-time position.
4. What experience is required?
Relevant Regulatory Services qualifications or extensive experience in an appropriate field are required.
5. Is microchip accreditation compulsory?
No. NSW Microchip Implanter accreditation is desirable but not essential.
6. What are the working hours?
The position follows a rotating nine-day fortnight, with shifts between 5 am and 10 pm, Monday to Sunday.
7. When is the application deadline?
Applications close on 15 November 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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