Full time Band 6 position at the City of Ballarat On call availability required Some out of hours work required The Team Leader role requires experience in court prosecution for the following pieces of legislation: Domestic Animals Act 1994, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, Impounding Livestock Act 1994, and Council's Local Laws.
This role works closely with and provides support and assistance to the Ballarat Animal Shelter and Coordinator Animal Services.
As Team Leader, you will be responsible for the implementation of SOPs, Council processes, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
You will also be required to manage escalations from the community and coordinate warrant and seizure processes.
You enjoy working autonomously and within a team, and you will be comfortable leading a complex team dealing with highly emotive situations.
Animal welfare and responsible pet ownership will be a priority for you, and providing a safe community while fostering community connections will be important.
Making decisions to foster community safety and animal welfare outcomes, you enjoy providing a high standard of customer service, keeping detailed records, following processes, and have demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and negotiation.
Key Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated experience in animal handling, including the ability to impound stock and follow procedures effectively.
Good knowledge and skills in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office and database packages.
Sound communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
Time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Current driver's licence, including the ability to handle trailers, floats, and stock crates.
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work area.
To apply for this position, please click on the Apply button and submit your application.
The closing date for this position is 12pm Monday 25 November 2024 .
Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume, and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.
For any additional questions, please contact Clare Douglas-Haynes at 0419 346 565.
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility, and child safety.
We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace.
Reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.
We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, which includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
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