Team Leader Animal Mangement

• Full time Band 6 position at the City of Ballarat
• On call availability required
• Some out of hours work required

The Team leader role requires experience in court prosecution for the following pieces of legislation Domestic Animals Act 1994, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, Impounding Livestock Act 1994 and Council’s Local Laws.

This role works closely with and provides support and assistance to the Ballarat Animal Shelter and Coordinator Animal Servcies.

As Team Leader- you will be responsible for implementation of SOPs, Council process and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be required to manage escalations from the community and coordinate warrant and seizure processes.

You like to work autonomously and within the team, will be comfortable leading a complex team dealing with highly emotive situations. Animal Welfare and responsible pet ownership will be a priority to you and providing a safe community and the ability to foster community connections will be important.  Making decisions to foster community safety and animal welfare outcomes, you enjoy providing a high standard of customer service, keep detailed records, follow processes and have demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and negotiation.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in animal handling including the ability to impound stock and follow procedures effectively.
• Good knowledge and skills in the use of computer software such as Microsoft office and database packages.
• Sound communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Current drivers licence including ability to handle trailer, floats, stock crate.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work area.

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 12pm Monday 25 NOvembor 2024 Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria 

 The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. For any additional questions, please contact Clare Douglas-haynes on 0419 346 565

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.