The Director plays a critical role in Domestic Animal Services (DAS) enforcement of the Domestic Animals Act 2000 and Animal Welfare Act 1992. Based at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston, they are responsible for leading investigations and prosecutions of the service, facilitating formal investigations with complainants and others in serious/complex dog attack matters and other animal welfare incidents. As a senior leader within CED, the ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, demonstrates initiative, and can manage competing priorities. They will give high priority to building and maintaining a safety and animal welfare-focused culture and will work closely with other DAS staff to meet workforce needs. They motivate positively influences team and individual outcomes, providing ongoing support and guidance to foster an environment of continuous learning. This position may be exposed to sensitive and traumatic situations and material, including potential to encounter aggressive or agitated customers, as well as viewing images and other materials associated with animal cruelty and injuries to people and/or animals. This position is appointed as a Deputy Registrar and Inspector under the Domestic Animals Act 2000 and Animal Welfare Act 1992. This position does involve direct supervision of a small investigations team. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Notes: This is a temporary position available from 15 September 2025 for three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Applicants must address each Selection Criteria (up to 350 words per criteria). Please take into consideration the “Duties/Responsibilities" section when addressing how you have demonstrated the Selection Criteria. Applicants must also supply a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two references. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from 15 September 2025 for three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.