Companion Animals Officer

NSW Government; Buronga; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Shire Council in NSW invites applications for the Companion Animals Officer role. The primary objective is to undertake animal control and related regulatory enforcement to meet statutory obligations. Experience with the handling and care of animals and a sound understanding of relevant legislation and procedures are essential.

On-call and weekend work including public holidays is required. The position is full-time with a commencing salary of $74,391.20 plus 12% superannuation.

Job description

Applications are invited from suitable applicants for the position of Companion Animals Officer. The primary objective of this role is to undertake animal control and other activities in order to provide an effective and efficient regulatory and enforcement service that meets statutory obligations.

Experience in the handling and care of animals, along with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and enforcement procedures is essential. The successful applicant must be available to participate in a work roster for on-call and weekend work, including public holidays.

The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period. The full-time position has a commencement salary of $74,391.20 + 12% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Closing: 4pm, Monday 12 October 2026

No late applications are accepted.

Benefits of Employment

Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of different ages, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, as well as candidates from various cultural and linguistic heritages.

Prospective candidates must not contact elected representatives of Wentworth Shire Council (‘Council’) to seek information for a position within Council. All contact is to be directed/forwarded to the Human Resources team at Council on [phone] or [e-mail]

In order for your application to be considered it must include the following:

Your cover letter should be addressed to the General Manager.

Ensure the Recruitment Number and Position Title are included in the subject line.

The body of the letter should provide an outline of your skills and work experience.

Addressing the Selection Criteria

You must include a separate page that addresses the selection criteria.

You should describe how your particular skills, abilities, work experience and qualifications enable you to satisfy the requirements of the position addressing each of the points listed under the selection criteria.

Your resume should include:

• Current personal details:Name, residential address, current postal address, email address, preferred day time contact phone numbers
• Education and Training:list academic qualifications and training
• Work Experience:Details of positions you have held from present to past. Provide greater detail on more recent positions and positions that highlight experience relevant to the position you are applying
• Referees:Provide the name, title, organisation and telephone numbers of at least two referees, including your current supervisor where possible. Your referees should be able to comment on your work performance and abilities