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SalaryThe City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:
- Generous superannuation (up to 15%)
- Professional development opportunities
- Great study assistance (50% HELP contribution)
- Additional 2 days of leave per year
- Cockburn ARC membership
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellness programs
The City of Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia. With a growing and vibrant community of 125,031 people and 9,297 businesses across 24 suburbs.
We’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. We’re centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport.
Cockburn is made up of vibrant communities — old and new. We’re a place of diverse people, lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
The City of Cockburn has a long history and an exciting future. We recently embarked on an organisational transformation journey, with the purpose to elevate the City’s current good standing in delivering outstanding service to the Cockburn community in a more progressive and contemporary delivery model, to achieve our vision of Cockburn, the best place to be.
We’re a place of opportunity for professionals and we’re focused on delivering for our community.
The City of Cockburn is a nationally recognised leading local government.
About the Position
The Animal Compliance Investigator is responsible for overseeing and investigating unregistered animals residing within the City.
This is a non-rostered role, meaning that the role typically works Monday – Friday with only occasional weekend work at community events required.
Reporting directly to the Ranger Services Manager, the position will lead compliance investigations, conduct property inspections to gather evidence, and oversee administrative and pound duties.
Public education is a big part of our Team’s vision to create opportunities for community and pets to live peacefully in a safe environment, as such, the role will take a leading role in developing public education campaigns about responsible animal ownership.
About You
On a daily basis the investigator will need to use a suite of Microsoft based products and internal business systems, so you will need to be savvy with technology and experience in sending well-written and concise correspondence.
You will have acquired Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills 1 & 2 (or Municipal Law A & B), a Drivers Licence (C), First Aid certificate, and the ability to undertake, Periodic Police Clearances (updated every 1 year). Previous Ranger related experience is advantageous but not necessary.
The role’s essential criteria is; * Advanced problem solving, investigation skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation and conciliation skills.
- Use of Microsoft suite software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and time management skills
- Experience in animal handling
- Understating of Occupational Safety & Health principals and responsibilities.
- Sound knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.
For further information contact: Jack Schofield, Rangers Services Manager 9411 3444
How to Apply: Please ensure you read the attached Job Description to get a full understanding of the role requirements and selection criteria before applying.
Then, please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you a suitable candidate, and attach a current resume.
Online applications must be made via the City’s employment webpage at , and clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Closing Date: Monday 8 January 2024 at 6.00pm
The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.
The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability.
Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values of Safety, Customer Service, Excellence, Accountability and Sustainability.
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