Animal Education and Enforcement Officer - Mullumbimby, Australia - Byron Shire Council

Byron Shire Council

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Mullumbimby, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
We are open, honest and respectful
We foster wellbeing and creativity
We achieve our goals and succeed together

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:

We are looking for:

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an Animal Education and Enforcement Officer.

This role is a great opportunity to provide regulatory and education service to the community to ensure a harmonious relationship between domestic animals and livestock, humans and the environment consistent with relevant legislation, Council policies and standard operating procedures.

The role will also provide support in community enforcement activities.

About you:

Demonstrated success in developing and delivering community communication and engagement projects aimed at facilitating widespread behavioural change.
Good working knowledge of Local Government Act and associated Regulations and the Companion Animals Act.
Demonstrated solid experience in animal care discipline, including ability to handle, care for, seize and impound companion animals and stock.
Demonstrated expertise in utilising SEINS (Self Enforcing Infringement Notices System) or the ability to rapidly acquire this.
Proven ability to deal with conflict in an effective manner to ensure good public relations.

We offer:

A term, fulltime position until 30 June 2024 (this is a grant funded position) (38 hours per fortnight/ 9 day fortnight)
Flexible working arrangements
Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,515.10 to $1,755.47 per 38 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)

Other benefits include:

11% superannuation
Education and training support
Flexible work hours
Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team

Location:

This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:

Sarah Nagel, Manager Public & Environmental Services, Phone:

Closing date:

10pm (NSW time), Tuesday 12th September.

Position Description:
Download the Animal Education & Enforcement Officer Position Description (PDF,159KB)**:

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations.

Everyone can ask about it.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

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Functional Health Assessment:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

HOW TO APPLY:

Option - Written Application:

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

Step 2:
Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Option - Audio File Application:

Step 1:
Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

Step 2:

Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB).

Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 4:
Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file. Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.