Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT, providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management, and other core essential services.
At the heart of the Big Rivers region is Katherine, the fourth largest township in the Northern Territory.
Outside of Darwin and Palmerston Local Government Areas, Katherine is the next major regional centre closest to the Port of Darwin; the only major multimodal port located in Northern Australia and Australia's gateway to the Asia Pacific.
Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality.
The local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal adds around 2,000 to this figure making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.
About You:
Cert IV in Local Government Investigation (or ability to obtain) Firearm License – A & B (or ability to obtain) Current NT Drivers Licence Sound written and verbal communication skills Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Manager Environment and Municipal and is responsible for monitoring and operating Council's animal management obligations whilst ensuring compliance and enforcing a wide range of legislative, policy, and local law.
This position must enforce Council's By-Laws, issuing Council infringements for matters pertaining to the By-Laws and undertaking the role and duties of an authorised officer according to the local law.
Undertake animal management initiatives and programs, with emphasis on community education.
Key Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to meet the positions key responsibilities Experience in Microsoft Office products and packages Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligations, and Council policies in order to make informed decisions Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver good outcomes Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related role Experience in Local Government Qualifications in Business Management and/or other related tertiary qualification Accreditation in Behavioural & Training of Dangerous Animals (Dogs) Job Responsibilities:
Local Law & Enforcement:
Provision of customer advice and information relating to local laws, education of the community in relation to Local Laws Enforcement of local laws as required and dispute resolution relating to Local Laws as required Make recommendations, draft reports and briefs of evidence in relation to prosecutions for failure to observe the relevant provisions of the various Acts, Regulations and Local Laws.
Attend Court and represent Council where required in regard to any matter relative to Local Laws, Fire Prevention, or other areas relative to delegated authority.
Undertake duties with minimal supervision and exercise discretion in line with authorised officer responsibilities and the delegation manual Interpret and provide advice and guidance to matters relating to regulatory services' regulations, legislation, By-laws and/or the signs code Animal Control:
Control of wandering and nuisance domestic animals including regular patrols of problem areas.
Operation of the Pound according to Codes of Practice, regulations and legislation, ensuring the health and wellbeing of the impounded animals whilst under Council's care.
Process Domestic Animal Registrations, including house to house periodical inspections.
Investigate dog attacks and various nuisance animal and welfare complaints, provide solutions and issue infringements when necessary.
Perform duties in accordance with local law and all relevant legislation/regulations.
Control of and impoundment of wandering livestock.
Issue of compliance notices and issue of infringement notices for breaches of regulations/legislation.
Transport of impounded animals to veterinarians for treatment or euthanasia.
Manage adoption process for dogs/cats.
Educate public on responsible pet ownership.
Parking and Litter Control:
Perform regular patrols of areas subject to parking regulation to ensure public compliance and public awareness of parking restrictions.
Issue infringements for parking offences.
Audit and report faulty parking signage.
Provide updates to the Director regarding parking issues across the Shire.
Administer and enforce all provisions as required under legislation and regulations.
Job Benefits:
6 weeks annual leave with leave loading 3 weeks personal/carers leave Wellness strategy including free pool access & 50% gym membership A friendly and inclusive work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr