Companion Animal Officer

Companion Animal Officer

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Provide effective and responsible care and management of companion animals.
• Promote and deliver companion animal rehoming and adoption services and programs.
• Provide advice and education to the community to encourage and foster responsible pet ownership.
• Manage the day-to-day administration and operation of the Tamworth Regional Companion Animals Centre and Paws for Life Companion Animals shelter.

 COULD THIS BE YOU?

We are seeking an experienced animal care professional with a commitment to animal welfare and an awareness of the state government’s rehoming mandate. You will be able to provide high quality customer service in a shelter environment whilst providing education and advice to a wide variety of customers.

The Companion Animal Officer role is responsible for:

• Ensuring the efficient management of the Tamworth Regional Council Companion Animal Facilities by caring for the animals, which includes carrying out daily routine checks, cleaning and feeding, and microchip implantation
• Encouraging responsible pet ownership and adoption by advising customers, assisting with special events such as Healthy Pet Day and preparing, supporting and presenting educational programs which support the objectives of the Division
• Participating in school and interest group tours and talks as appropriate
• Managing Council’s Companion Animal Facility Facebook page
• Maintaining and updating accurate records of all facility operations and processes
• Addressing all customer queries and complaints received in Council’s corporate systems
• Participating in all identified training and development activities within agreed timeframes
• Contributing to staff meetings/team talks and maintaining a focus on the continual improvement of business processes within the division

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Qualifications in Animal Studies, Companion Animal Services or similar (or equivalent relevant experience);
• Understanding of the Companion Animals Act and Regulation including Experience in investigating breaches;
• Commitment to animal welfare and the rehoming of all adoptable companion animals;
• Experience promoting and delivering Companion Animal Services including educating the community about responsible pet ownership;
• Outstanding customer service skills;
• Experience in microchip implanting; 
• A current driver licence; and
• Candidates with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing will be highly regarded. 

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Gina Vereker, (Director, Liveable Communities) on 02 6767 5581.

Salary range: Grade 8 - $1,115.40 - $1,250.20 per week plus superannuation for a 38 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 13 December 2024

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!

Flexible Work Arrangements: your work/life balance is important to us. Approved by mutual agreement according to operational requirements (examples include condensed hours, job share, 19 day months, 9 day fortnights, time in lieu as approved)

Attractive Leave Options

• Long service leave after five (5) years
• Nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer’s leave, Domestic Violence leave
• Leave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identify

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.

At Council we have the honour of leaving a legacy on our community. We create and enhance world class facilities and events. We develop Tamworth’s economy through investment and infrastructure. We ensure our city is sustainable for future growth and success.

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit.

Council is a giant pathway for forging your career and we prioritise growing our own talent, through training and professional development. Our Educational Assistance Program provides opportunities to pursue study in a higher-level role or related qualification/field.

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.

• Breast feeding friendly workplace
• Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work
• QANTAS Club discounts
• Free entry to Council’s pools
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family
• Corporate rate gym membership (participating gyms)
• Uniforms subsidised
• Novated leases available to all staff

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.