Legislative Services Animal Management Officer

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $83,536.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Point Cook based

 

About the role

The City Amenity and Safety Department are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to work within our Animal Management Unit in meeting its obligations under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, Local Laws and the Domestic Animal Management Plan.

 

Reporting to the Team Leader of Animal Management, you will be responsible for undertaking the enforcement and education of all matters relating to the Animal Management Unit making sure to provide good order and safety within the community. The basis of this role is animal related and animal management skills are required to successfully carry out this role.

 

A part of this role is to be on the afterhours service roster.  An ideal applicant will live in close proximity to Wyndham or a close suburb within 30 minutes of travel as you will be required to respond to call outs in a timely manner – penalty rates and allowances do apply for the afterhours service.

 

This role will suit you if you if you are looking for a challenge, have a focus on compliance and engaging with the local community to make Wyndham an even better place to live.

 

What your day will look like

• Providing prompt afterhours assistance as required, per the afterhours roster 
• Providing specialist advice to residents and pet owners
• Enforcement and prosecution under the relevant legislation
• Implementation of the Council’s animal control program and services
• Efficient time management of your administration tasks
• Open and constructive communication with your team and other areas of council
• Handling and impounding domestic animals and livestock

What you will bring

• Experience in an Animal Management environment is essential, including handling domestic animals and livestock.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with the public across a range of complex and challenging situations
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies
• The ability to solve problems
• Confidence working autonomously
• Good computer skills (including the Microsoft Office suite)
• Empathy and resilience in difficult and confronting situations
• A relevant TAFE or equivalent certificate and animal handling related experience,
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday, 8 April 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Elaine Bugeja, Area leader Animal Management on 9472 0839.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.