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SalaryPound Facility Officer
Business Services | Regional WA
Position No: 038/2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Temporary Part-time (Min 12 Hours per Fortnight)
Maximum term contract until February 2025
- Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
- Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
- We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
- We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
- A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).
At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let’s talk about you
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Pound Facility Officer with our local Ranger team. This position supports the day to day tasks of the City of Mandurah Council Pound including the care, management, release and rehoming of impounded animals.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that all legislative responsibilities relating to the impoundment, care and rehoming of animals are met.
- Working in a pro-active manner as part of a high-performance team to encourage community liaison, education and promotion of the relevant statutory requirements.
- Contributing towards a constructive culture which achieves team and organisational goals.
- Maintaining a strong customer service commitment to the community.
- Attending to Pound Facility operational functions.
- A Certificate in Animal Handling and Husbandry or minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in animal handling, particularly dogs.
- Hold a current C class driver’s licence.
- A WA Police clearance certificate (less than 6 months old)
- Competent knowledge of statutory legislation, Dog Act 1976 and Regulations; Cat Act 2011 and Regulations; Animal Welfare Act; City of Mandurah Local Laws; procedures and policies relevant to the City of Mandurah Impound Facility.
- Competent knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995; Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act relevant to impoundment of dogs, cats, livestock, vehicles and pound facilities.
- Demonstrated previous animal handling and husbandry skills, including dogs, cats, domestic animals and livestock.
- Sound knowledge of dog, cat & vehicle pound facilities processes and procedures.
- Ability to explain information correctly and concisely.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel and Word.
- Strong customer service focus on community wellbeing.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated consultation, negotiation and mediation skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, being reliable and adaptable.
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work in a supportive team environment and contribute toward a constructive culture which achieves team and organisational goals.
This temporary part-time Level 3 position attracts a pro-rata salary range of $67,472 - $72,970 gross per annum dependent on qualifications. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at . For further information or any enquiries, please contact Caroline Stickings, Acting Coordinator Ranger Services on (08) 9550 3631.
Why work with us?
You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.
There are many advantages in working for the City, including:
- A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
- Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
- Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
- Discounted medical insurance
- Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
- Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
- Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
- A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
- Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!
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