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Livestock Compliance Inspector
Salary:
Level 3-5, $ 79,156 - $ 105,254 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Location:
Perth Metropolitan Area
Pillar/directorate:
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Branch:
Compliance Metro
Tenure:
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position Number:
Pool Ref AV8674
Closing Date:
2024-01-18 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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Livestock Compliance Inspector
Level 3 - 5 | Pool Ref AV8674
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.
About the opportunity
We currently have multiple permanent full-time positions available for immediate filling.
As a Livestock Compliance Inspector Level 3 you will undertake investigations and inspections relating to breaches of livestock welfare, you will prepare and submit evidence reports, issue notices and warnings and serve summons as required. This is a great opportunity to build and maintain relationships with team members and other stakeholders through sharing knowledge and learning with others. In line with the above skill set, you may also be called upon to undertake compliance and education activities within other business areas of DPIRD.
As a Senior Livestock Compliance Inspector Level 4, your primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with livestock welfare and relevant legislation. This involves conducting inspections, investigations, and compliance activities while collaborating with external organizations and the community to address animal welfare concerns and ensure proper livestock identification and movement. You will gather evidence, prepare reports, and issue notices and cautions, ensuring the quality control of evidence and court documentation. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of operational policies, procedures, and protocols, participate in working groups, and represent the Department in prosecution matters.
As a Supervising Livestock Compliance Officer Level 5 your expertise in compliance legislation, governance frameworks, and operational procedures, coupled with your understanding of livestock animal welfare issues, makes you the ideal candidate to oversee the Livestock Compliance team. In this role, you will manage various resources to achieve organizational objectives and provide guidance to government bodies, industry representatives, and community groups on livestock transport and welfare issues. You must have a solid understanding of legislation interpretation and field compliance conduct. Building relationships and mentoring teammates will be essential for implementing compliant operational policies. Additionally, as a representative of the Department and Branch, you will attend meetings, handle prosecution matters, and foster collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and departmental staff.
We are looking for individuals with:
- an interest in the welfare of livestock and
- knowledge of relevant compliance legislation, governance frameworks, and operational procedures.
Equity and Diversity
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:
- A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length if applying for one level or a cover letter of no more than three (3) pages in length if applying for multiple levels demonstrating how your skills, knowledge, and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirements:
- Role Specific 1
- Work Related Requirements 2 and 6
- Role Specific 1
- Work Related Requirements 4 and 5
- Role Specific 1 and 2
- Work Related Requirements 7
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact , Supervising Livestock Compliance Officer - South at 0418 944 575 during office hours.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense.
This pool will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following finalisation of the process and may be used to fill other same/similar permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies with the possibility of extension or permanency at locations listed in this advert. Please note, being appointed to the pool does not guarantee you a placement to a position.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
