Animal Management Officer

• Salary Range Band 5 $79,188 - $91,309 plus 11.5% Super
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity 
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation  

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role working with friendly and professional staff to improve the safety & the amenity of this iconic city?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the safety of the community and who will provide high quality and responsive animal management services. The ideal candidate will be community focused, have excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can do' attitude when engaging with the community, and making decisions to support responsible pet ownership within the City of Port Phillip.

Duties:

• Administer and enforce the requirements of the Domestic Animals Act 1994
• Impound animals in accordance with legislation, investigate dog attacks and other offences
• Undertake regular patrols both within and outside usual business hours
• Interview, advise and educate members of the public in regard to animal related issues.
• To respond to and resolve customer requests pertaining to Animal Management

Skills and Experience 

• Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance) PSP41412 and Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation ACM40110 (or the ability to achieve the same within a 12month period) or at least 5 years previous experience in animal handling and/or law enforcement background.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor to audience
• Knowledge of the Domestic Animals Act, Local Laws and relevant legislations desirable

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).
• Be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check (at the cost of the council)

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria which is located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dirk Cummins, Coordinator Animal Management & Local Laws, on phone 03 9209 6268 or via email Dirk.Cummins@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 1 December 2024 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au