AddressFull-time / Permanent role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Manager Regulatory Services, the Coordinator Animal Management is responsible for the supervision and coordination of City of Darwin's Animal Management, education and regulatory services team in order to ensure regulatory and enforcement activities are compliant with relevant legislation and Council's strategic direction and policies. This position will also play a pivotal role in consultation and collaboration with stakeholders to develop new strategies that address the diversity of current issues related to Animal Management, compliance and enforcement.
Key Areas of Service Delivery Responsibilities will include but not limited to:-
- Lead and manage the Animal Management team to deliver regulatory and enforcement actions, pound services and animal policy and education functions.
- Lead the review, implementation and continual improvement of City of Darwin's Animal Management operations to ensure organisational responsiveness and compliance with different legislations and policies.
- Supervise and coordinate investigations, compliance and enforcement actions and preparation of briefs for prosecution and attendance at court in accordance with legislation and Council policies and guidelines.
About you:
You will have demonstrated experience in an Animal Management field and be a leader of teams to drive collaboration, cultural change, and innovation to ensure a high performing team.
To be successful for this role - you must hold:-
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent experience
- Possession of a Class C Drivers Licence
For a Level 7 Classification - you will have:-
- Diploma Level Qualifications in a relevant discipline or field
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an operational leadership role
For a Level 8 Classification (Senior) - you will have:-
- Relevant Degree qualifications or equivalent extensive work experience
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in an operational leadership role
For full details of the position or other essential and desirable requirements please refer to the position description (jobs.darwin.nt.gov.au) or please contact our Executive Manager Regulatory Services, Reece Ravlich on 0475 451 *** for a confidential discussion.
The vacancy closes 5pm on 5 February 2024
We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.
The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
