Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Animal Management
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
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As Animal Management Officer you will practice an innovative and independent work practice, cultivating positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and the community.
You will also:
Ensure overall compliance and cooperation throughout the community with regards to the responsible pet ownership and the welfare of companion animals.
An engaging and vibrant community-centred approach to the development and implementation of responsible pet ownership and welfare education programs and initiatives.
Provide meaningful contribution to the formulation and roll-out of Council’s medium and long-term sustainable environment action plans.
Provide significant support in a team environment in matters relating to investigation, compliance, enforcement, declarations, seizure and prosecution.
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary range of $79,222 - $90,806 per annum + 11.5 % superannuation.
This role is on-site 4 days per week and one day from home. When on-site you will enjoy modern and sustainable facilities and office spaces. You are based within our bright, modern and sustainable 311 Glenferrie Road office on the corner of High Street and Glenferrie Road in Malvern where boutique stores, cafes and health clubs are in abundance. From the office you can easily walk to Malvern Gardens, High Street Armadale or Glenferrie Road. Malvern and Armadale Train Station are a short walk away and tram stops are out the front of the building.
As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.
Desired Skills and Experience
Comprehensive understanding of all relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws with the proven ability to conduct investigations and implement enforcement protocol for any breaches identified.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills with proven ability to multi-task, set and operate within tight schedules, problem-solve and thrive in pressurised environments.
Highly developed interpersonal and communicative skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive as part of a collaborative environment and positively contribute to the team.
Proven experience delivering fantastic customer service with a strong ability to create rapport and communicate with people of all backgrounds, ages and capabilities.
Relevant post-secondary education and/or significant experience in Animal Control & Regulation.
Relevant experience in the application and development of Local Government legislation and enforcement activities.
Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
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