AddressWhy work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Customer Response Branch is accountable for ensuring the safety and amenity of our Sunshine Coast Community through the provision of response services.
The Feral Animal Officer facilitates this through working with the community investigating complaints, auditing, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2014 as well as Local Laws relating to Feral Animals.
It is the responsibility of the Officer to interpret legislation, regulations, policies, management plans and strategies and develop processes and procedures.
The successful incumbent will regularly liaise with the community, government authorities and the private sector, providing advice and enforcement as well as resolving disputes and appeals.
You will undertake education and control educational events on Feral Animals to meet service delivery expectations. It is a requirement of the role to keep abreast of emerging issues, trends and legislation relating to Feral Animals and advise management accordingly.
You may also be appointed to participate in special projects and provide reports as necessary to assist the unit with its’ service delivery and provide continuous improvement.
About you
Your expert knowledge of the Biosecurity Act 2014 and regulation, Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and regulation, Weapons Act 1990 and regulation, local laws, subordinate local laws, legal procedures and other legislation, guidelines.
Complementing this practical experience will have strong communication and outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, often on sensitive and challenging topics.
You are technically proficient with remote monitoring devices and mobile office technologies to maximise role efficiency. Applicants with a current boat licence will be well-regarded.
Please note:
- Ability to work outside normal hours will be required, dependant on operational needs of the team.
- It is prohibited for holders of this position to be employed in, or from operating, a business as a second job that is associated with Feral Animal control.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Jason Brewer during business hours on 0417 705 ***.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
