Senior Animal Management Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Animal Management Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

$89,674 + 9.5% Superannuation

Permanent

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and flexibility. Applicants seeking flexible and part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply.

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How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne… this position supports the Animal Management Coordinator in the delivery of animal management services to the community, which includes the implementation Melbourne City Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan and administration of Council’s functions under the provisions of Domestic Animals Act 1994.

You will be responsible for the registration and auditing of domestic animal business against various codes of practice, leading the more serious and complex investigations relating to dog attacks, restricted breed and dangerous dog management whilst also assisting in the coordination of the contracted services provider and the delivery of the animal collection and pound services.

We are seeking a proactive leader to lead, motivate and manage a small team, including providing strategic direction and day to day guidance and support. You will be a team player who has a ‘can do’ attitude and the desire to drive outcomes.  A collaborative and engaging style is critical to the role along with your demonstrated thought leadership approach.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team and demonstrate initiative and independence, establish own and team priorities and work with limited direction and supervision
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Certificate IV Local Government (Statutory Enforcement) and (Animal Regulation and control) or equivalent level of relevant experience
• Substantial experience in animal management with proven knowledge of and ability to interpret, legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to all relevant regulations, Acts or local laws with demonstrated knowledge of interview techniques, evidence collection and Court and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and negotiation skills including proven ability to engage key stakeholders in public forums, information sessions and other community events
• Proven written communication and ability to prepare reports to a high standard of accuracy and detail including briefs of evidence, legal documentation and correspondence.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information. 

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Tom Robertson, Animal Management Coordinator.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

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