Inf-221 Saleyard Team Leader

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Lead and supervise the Saleyards Team to ensure its effective administration and responsive delivery of services to Council’s customers and clientele which meet agreed standards and legislative requirements in a cost efficient and community-valued manner.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Permanent

Award:  Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $83,596 gross per annum.

The successful candidate will have:

• Well developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Ability to work as part of, and supervise, a small team
• Thorough knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire thorough knowledge, of the following relevant policies, procedures, legislation and standards applicable to the position including, but not limited to:
  • Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL)
  • Biosecurity Act 2014
  • Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Regulation 2003
  • Land Act 1994 and Land Regulation 2020
  • Environmental Protection Act 1994 and associated legislation
  • Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Act 1966
  • Local Government Act 2009
  • Local Laws,
  • Council Saleyards Quality Assurance Manual
  • The various reporting mechanisms used within Regulatory Services.
• Sound practical knowledge, and demonstrated skills in handling, of cattle, horses and other livestock.

• First Aid and CPR Certificate

• This position requires possession and maintenance of, at minimum, a current Queensland Class C driver’s licence.
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, a weapons licence

• Ability to undertaken field work whilst exposed to inclement weather
• Physically fit to carry out moderate to heavy manual handling tasks
• Undergo mandatory immunisation against Hepatitis A and B, Q Fever and Australian Bat Lyssavirus, or provide medical documentary evidence of suitable immunisation.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5*** or email.

11:59pm Monday, 13 May 2024

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.