Location: Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Job Category: Animal Management
The 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disabilities, LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
As Animal Management Officer, you will practice innovative and independent work, cultivating positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and the community.
You will also: Ensure overall compliance and cooperation throughout the community regarding responsible pet ownership and the welfare of companion animals.Engage in a vibrant community-centred approach to the development and implementation of responsible pet ownership and welfare education programs and initiatives.Provide meaningful contributions to the formulation and roll-out of Council's medium and long-term sustainable environment action plans.Support 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 Stations 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 ExperienceComprehensive understanding of all relevant Acts, Regulations, and Local Laws with the proven ability to conduct investigations and implement enforcement protocols 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 excellent 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.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. We acknowledge we are meeting on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the East Kulin Nations and pay our respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge their living connection to Country, relationship with the land, and all living things extending back tens of thousands of years.
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