Assistant Companion Animals Officer

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move for 2024?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the local community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

The Assistant Companion Animals Officer is a dynamic position within the Environmental Health and Regulatory Services Department. You will play a vital role in assisting with community engagement and education relating to animal welfare.

In this role, you will help operate our animal pounds, promote rehoming programs, educate the community on responsible pet ownership, and support enforcement and reporting activities in line with the Companion Animals Act. 

We seek a motivated individual who shares our passion for animal welfare and community education. We value candidates who demonstrate accountability, integrity, and the ability to engage positively with the community. Your role will be pivotal in fostering constructive relationships that drive our organizational outcomes.

The successful candidate will have qualifications in Animal Care Services (or a willingness to obtain).

This position will require a pre-employment medical check to ensure the successful candidate can complete the essential requirements of the role. 

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary package $60,950 p.a. plus superannuation. 

A "to and from" use vehicle is available and will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree, and will also work at our Taree and Tuncurry Animal Pounds.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time, 38 hours per week. 

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Jason Fardell, Coordinator Rangers who is the hiring manager for this role. Jason can be reached on (02) 7955 7254 or at jason.fardell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

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• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.