AddressAbout Us :
Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT. Providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management and other core essential services.
At the heart of the Big Rivers region is Katherine, the fourth largest township in the Northern Territory. Outside of Darwin and Palmerston Local Government Areas, Katherine is the next major regional centre closest to the Port of Darwin; the only major multimodal port located in Northern Australia and Australia’s gateway to the Asia Pacific.
Katherine is located at a critical crossroads point for Northern Australia and the top end, connecting Perth to Darwin from the west and Adelaide to Darwin through the north/south highway and rail corridor. Katherine services the wider region with access to education and medical services.
Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality. The local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal adds around 2,000 to this figure making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.
Our community is at the center of everything we do. In achieving this, we continue to the vision where: Katherine is welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly, and fosters diversity and unity. In Katherine, everyone belongs, everyone feels safe, and there is a sense of community Our vision recognises the importance of valuing our environment and investing in our people and culture.
VISION Katherine Town council's vision is for Katherine to be a place of opportunity where we live, work, learn and grow together.
MISSION Together, we will work effectively today, to shape our exceptional future tomorrows.
VALUES Accepting of DIVERSITY Sense of COMMUNITY Respect for PEOPLE, our ENVIRONMENT and our CULTURE
About You :
Cert IV in Local Government Investigation (or ability to obtain)
Firearm License – A & B (or ability to obtain)
Current NT Drivers Licence
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Position Summary :
This position reports directly to the Director of Community Services and is responsible for monitoring and operating Council’s animal management obligations whilst ensuring compliance and enforcing a wide range of legislative, policy and local law. This position must enforce Council’s By-Laws, issuing Council infringements for matters pertaining to the By-Laws and undertaking the role and duties of an authorised officer according to the local law. Undertake animal management initiatives and programs, with emphasis on community education.
Key Requirements :
Demonstrated ability to meet the positions key responsibilities
Experience in Microsoft Officer products and packages
Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligation and Council policies in order to make informed decisions
Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver good outcomes
Extensive knowledge and skill gained through on-the-job training
Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related role
Experience in Local Government
Qualifications in Business Management and/or other related tertiary qualification
Accreditation in Behavioural & Training of Dangerous Animals (Dogs)
Job Responsibility :
Position Key Responsibilities
1. Develop skills to implement and administer the provisions of all relevant legislation and ensure Council’s responsibilities in relation to these Acts and Local Law are met
2. Develop skills to undertake patrols, inspections and to regulate companion animals (including dog attacks, dangerous dogs, seizure of animals, barking dogs, leash-free areas, liaison with rangers and breaches of legislation) and to regulate illegal dumping/littering and illegal camping
3. Develop skills to patrol and regulate council-controlled lands and property to ensure they are free of abandoned vehicles, illegal advertising, waste dumping, roadside traders and other obstructions
4. Administer Signs Code Policy
5. Undertake parking duties on public lands- on-street, Council regulated car-parks and school zones
6. Develop skills to impound/seize uncontrolled animals and deliver to Council’s pound
7. Investigate and resolve standard assigned complaints
8. Liaise with other councils, Government bodies and community groups as needed
9. Assist the rangers in collecting information and represent Council in legal proceedings
10. Promote Ranger services (responsible pet ownership) in the community
11. Assist with transporting animals to veterinary services for any/all matters relating to animal welfare, animal destruction, microchip checking and all other instances.
12. Prepare and issue letters, warnings, penalty infringement notices, notices, orders, briefs etc
13. Undertake administrative duties as required to assist in the delivery of regulatory services, participate in policy development related to areas of expertise and assist in the development of programs and initiatives for community engagement opportunities
14. Other Responsibilities as shall be reasonably associated with or incidental to the above
Organisational Responsibilities
1. Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps at the workplace.
2. Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council’s Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster.
3. Ensure incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respond to their needs.
4. Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders
5. Perform and deliver results that align with organisations strategic direction and serve our community.
6. Work in accordance with Council’s Vision and Mission statement.
7. Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email and front counter enquiries
Level of Responsibilities
Authority & Accountability
Responsible for completion of regularly occurring tasks with general guidance on a daily basis. May supervise work or provide on-the-job training, based on their skills and/or experience, to employees of the same or lower levels.
Judgement & Problem Solving
Personal judgment is required to follow predetermined procedures where a choice between more than 2 options is present. Work performed falls within general guidelines but with scope to exercise discretion in the application of established practices and procedures.
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
Application of developed skills acquired through on-the-job training or accredited external training over a number of months. Positions may require demonstrated competence in administrative areas.
Teamwork Skills
Requires to cooperatively participate in teamwork and be an active team member
Interpersonal Skills
Employees at this level require communication skills to enable them to effectively communicate with clients, other employees, and members of the public and in the resolution of minor matters
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications or relevant experience in accordance with the requirements of work in this level, which may be acquired through a Certificate II or a non-trades Certificate III, however described.
Job Functions :
Local
Job Benefits :
6 weeks annual leave with leave loading
3 weeks personal leave
Wellness strategy including free pool access & 50% gym membership
A friendly and inclusive work environment
Selling Point :
Opportunity to assist the d operations in diverse, hand on role making a positive impact.
Contact :
Cherie Bush
