Animal Management Officer

Council Jobs; Camden; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Free parking

Leaseback vehicle

Professional development

Flex leave

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Animal Management Officer to manage and regulate policies and legislation to protect the environment of Camden and the health and safety of its community.

You will contribute to an adaptive and innovative team, handling animal welfare, shelter operations and community education initiatives while working within a supportive development-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of the Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spaces and (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and animal welfare standards.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and engage effectively with community members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in safely handling dogs, including aggressive animals, and cats in both shelter environments and public settings.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and documentation.
• Experience in designing and delivering education programs related to companion animal management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision.
• Understanding and commitment to WHS and EEO principles.
• Completion of studies in Companion Animal Management, including training in animal control behaviour, and breed identification.
• Experience in Animal Shelter operations, and management of the Companion Animal Register.
• Ability to manage livestock.
• Authorized micro-chip implanter.

Responsibilities

• Manage and regulate policies/legislation to protect environment and community health.
• Oversee animal shelter operations and management of the Companion Animal Register.
• Engage with community members and stakeholders to support animal welfare.
• Design and deliver education programs related to companion animal management.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate within the team to ensure whs and eeo compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

WHS and EEO awareness

Conflict management

Livestock handling

Dog handling (aggressive dogs)

Cat handling

Report writing

Education program delivery

Animal Shelter operations

Companion Animal Register management

Authorized micro-chip implanter

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Studies in Companion Animal Management

Job description

SALARY: $94,923 - 108,750 p.a + Super + Leaseback

Work Type:Permanent Full Time

Enjoy a 38 hour workingweek

Fully maintainedleaseback vehicle

Flexibility through flexleave provisions

Health program includingfree flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options

Free parking

Join an organisationcommitted to offering and supporting professional career development

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, wherepeople choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape,influence and grow a community.An opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic and experienced Animal Management Officer to manage and regulatepolicies/legislation in order to protect and enhance the environment of Camdenand the health and safety of its community.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joiningan evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

• Tertiary qualificationsin a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Strong working knowledgeand practical application of the Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spacesand (Unattended Property) Act 2021and animal welfare standards
• Well-developedcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manageconflict and engage effectively with community members and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experiencein safely handling dogs, including aggressive animals, and cats in bothshelter environments and public settings
• Demonstrated experiencein preparing reports and documentation
• Experience in designingand delivering education programs related to companion animal management(dogs and cats)
• Excellent organisationaland time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks andmeet deadlines
• Ability to workindependently and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision
• Understanding andcommitment to WHS and EEO principles
• Completion of studies inCompanion Animal Management, including training in animal controlbehaviour, and breed identification
• Experience in AnimalShelter operations, and management of the Companion Animal Register
• Ability to managelivestock
• Authorised micro-chipimplanter

Further Information:

Rebecca Wade, Team Leader Shelter and Animal Management on 13 22 63

Closing Date for above position:

19/10/2026