Coordinator Animal Management And Local Laws

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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:
Role Purpose and Objectives

The Local Laws and Animal Management Coordinator contributes to the achievement of Council goals and priorities by effectively supporting and assisting the Director Sustainable Communities to achieve the requirements of the council plan, policies and legislative responsibilities.

For more information about the role, with specific duties and responsibilities, 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:

You must include a cover letter.

Appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or extensive experience in community safety, all facets of law enforcement, animal management, emergency management preferably in a local government environment.
Proficient in the interpretation and application of local laws and animal management policies, legislation to ensure competent provision of accurate advice, information and recommendations.
Experience working within a regulatory environment with a high level of exposure to community safety, local laws, animal management, fire prevention and emergency response components and knowledge of maters within the Magistrates’ Court and VCAT.
Analytical and investigative skills in policy formulation.
Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills gained through experience and formal accredited courses.
Highly developed consultative and collaborative abilities in initiating, managing and implementing change.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and relate well to others.