Animal Management And Local Laws Officer

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Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
The Officer contributes to the administration and enforcement of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, Regulations, Codes, Local Laws and other associated legislation, with the main emphasis on animal management, under the control of the Council’s Local Laws and Animal Management Unit. The Officer may be required to assist with other duties in order to achieve the objectives of the Local Laws and Animal Management Unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Public Education and Communication
• Animal Management
• General Duties

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation or Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance, or less formal qualifications with extensive experience in a similar role
Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to impart information to people from varied backgrounds and with different levels of knowledge.
Demonstrated relevant experience in handling animals, including aggressive animals.
An ability to manage time and plan/organise your own work to achieve specific objectives within the constraints of resources available and set timeframes.
Demonstrated ability to undertake tasks that include investigation, research, assessment and then provide accurate documentation to reflect the investigation including a brief of evidence for hearing in a Magistrates court or relevant tribunal.
Ability to work autonomously and use discretion.
Sound computer skills.