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Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Senior Overseer - Kennel Manager
Security Operations Group - Francis Greenway Correctional Complex Windsor
Ongoing full time role
A challenging and rewarding career
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
What you'll do
You will have oversight of the kennel facilities and ensuring the standard regarding animal husbandry, and canine safety and welfare and provide expert advice and recommendations to senior executives and the K9 Unit, Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW). The role also contributes to the procurement of associated canine related products and services in accordance with current departmental policies and practices and by exploring alternate sources. Additional duties will include:
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, business systems, policies, and the skills relating to animal husbandry are developed and maintained.
Monitor and supervise the welfare of all canines and staff working within your unit.
Oversee the current policies and procedures that are considered best practice within the industry and ensure CSNSW make any required changes.
Download the role description for details on the essential requirements and key accountabilities.
Ideal candidate
Proven skill and experience in working with canines of various breeds.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and standards in relation to animal welfare and husbandry.
Flexibility and proactive responsiveness to change direction and priorities, when required.
The desire to work in a demanding, dynamic and fast paced environment.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Target Question 1: Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several. tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do? ( 400 words max )
Target Question 2: Describe a time when you identified a problem with a work process or task. How did you involve others in solving the problem? What was the result? ( 400 words max )
Applications close 17th March 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Lolo Tuitu'U at ***********@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Maliha Shafique at ***************@dcj.nsw,.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
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