Patrolperson Animal Control

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About our opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced animal handler to join our Local Laws team as a Patrolperson Animal Control.

In this role, you will be an authorised officer responsible for undertaking a variety of duties within our region to educate and enforce Animal Control in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:

• conducting compliance patrols
• issuing penalty infringements
• collecting domestic animals
• responding to domestic animal incidents
• delivering cat traps
• handling livestock

You will also undertake ongoing training associated with Animal Control to continuously build upon your skills and review processes, as well as appropriately use Council issued equipment and personal protective equipment to maintain a safety culture.

Please note: This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours and participate in council's "After Hours On-Call and Programmed Overtime Roster" service. This will include working every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

About you

You will have effective communication skills with the ability to educate and enforce compliance within our community. This position involves dealing with potentially sensitive incidents and your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance is achieved.

The ideal candidate will have experience in animal handling and controlling animals. Familiarity with relevant Animal Control legislation and regulatory environments would be advantageous.

You will be dedicated to safety and apply safe work practices, complying with all procedures and policies for handling animals and requests with the ability to work autonomously. With your exceptional work ethic, you will manage a busy workload and undertake a range of administration tasks using our online tools, technology and software. 

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by CMB as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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