Animal Management Professional
About UsAbout Us :We are a Municipal Council serving the Katherine community, providing essential services including rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management and other core services.
The town of Katherine is located at a critical crossroads point for Northern Australia, connecting Perth to Darwin from the west and Adelaide to Darwin through the north / south highway and rail corridor. We service the wider region with access to education and medical services.Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality.
We add around 2,000 to this figure with our local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal.
Job Description
This position reports directly to the Manager Environment and Municipal and is responsible for monitoring, and operating Council's animal management obligations whilst ensuring compliance and enforcing a wide range of legislative, policy and local law.
This position must enforce Council's By-Laws, issuing Council Infringements for matters pertaining to the By-Laws and understanding the role and duties of an authorised officer according to the local law.
Key Responsibilities
* Provision of customer advice and information relating to local laws, education of the community in relation to Local Laws
* Enforcement of local laws as required and dispute resolution relating to Local Laws as required
* Make recommendations, draft reports and briefs of evidence in relation to Prosecutions for failure to observe the relevant provisions of the various Acts, Regulations and Local Laws
* Attend Court and represent Council where required in regard to any matter relative to Local Laws, Fire Prevention or other areas relative to delegated authority
Requirements
* Current NT Drivers Licence
* Sound written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to apply persuasive communication skills, de-escalating and mediating issues with members of the public
* Experience in Microsoft Office products and packages
* Demonstrated ability to understand legislation, statutory obligations and Council policies in order to make informed decisions and explain legislation to members of the public
* Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver good outcomes
* Extensive knowledge and skills in a similar role
* Firearm License – A & B (or ability to obtain)
Benefits
The role includes general leave entitlements, offering 6 weeks of annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading and 3 weeks of personal leave.
Employees also benefit from Council's Wellbeing strategy, may access to salary sacrifice options, a provided uniform and ongoing training and professional development.
Other Responsibilities
Undertake administrative duties as required to assist in the delivery of regulatory services, participate in policy development related to areas of expertise and assist in the development of programs and initiatives for community engagement opportunities