At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage animal policies and enhance community health and safety.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation dedicated to community growth and environmental protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work hours, health programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of an inspiring team making a real difference in animal management.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or experience in animal management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 94923 - 108750 $ per year.
SALARY: $94,923 - 108,750 p.a + Super + Leaseback
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
- Enjoy a 38 hour working week
- Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
- Flexibility through flex leave provisions
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
- Free parking
Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Animal Management Officer to manage and regulate policies/legislation in order to protect and enhance the environment of Camden and the health and safety of its community.
What We Offer:
- Generous learning and development opportunities
- Flexi time
- Access to employee benefits and education assistance
- Promote diversity in the workplace with a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of the Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spaces and (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and animal welfare standards
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and engage effectively with community members and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in safely handling dogs, including aggressive animals, and cats in both shelter environments and public settings
- Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and documentation
- Experience in designing and delivering education programs related to companion animal management (dogs and cats)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision
- Understanding and commitment to WHS and EEO principles
- Completion of studies in Companion Animal Management, including training in animal control behaviour, and breed identification
- Experience in Animal Shelter operations, and management of the Companion Animal Register
- Ability to manage livestock
- Authorised micro-chip implanter
Further Information: Rebecca Wade, Team Leader Shelter and Animal Management
Closing Date for above position: 19/10/2026
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