Local Laws Officer – Animal Services After Hours

Local Laws Officer – Animal Services After Hours

• Multiple casual positions available

Our Safe and Healthy Environments team is currently looking for a new team member who has communication skills to play a key role in emergency animal control outside of normal business hours for the City of Greater Bendigo. This role will involve working a rotating roster 7 days on, 7 days off, to provide a prompt response to afterhours complaints and pro-actively undertake the delivery of Animal Management Services. This includes attending to customer requests, providing feedback and conduct regular animal compliance patrols.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong commitment to providing high level customer service and enjoy being part of a great team. You will also need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. Knowledge and experience in handling a variety of animals, such as dogs, horses, cattle and sheep is preferred.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory police record check and working with children check. A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential.

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Andrew McHardy, Team Leader Local Laws on (03) 4408 6666.

Applications addressing the key selection criteria must be received by close of business Tuesday, 26 October 2021.

The City of Greater Bendigo is a proactive, flexible, and dynamic employer, delivering more than 100 services to the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from people with diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities. The City has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation.