Regulatory Services team have an exciting permanent opportunity working as Animal Enforcement Officer.
About the role
As the Animal Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for assisting with obtaining compliance with the Companion Animals Act from members of the public throughout the LGA, as well as ensuring that Council fulfils its requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce the provisions of legislation, Council’s adopted policies and codes.
• Patrol of the land under Council’s control or ownership, investigating complaints and issuing of warnings, infringements or notices for breaches.
• Assist Animal Management Officers, Rangers, Health Officers, Parking Officers and other Council Staff when required.
• Seizing dangerous dogs and transporting to Councils approved external animal holding facility.
• Trapping and transporting colony cats to and from the RSPCA.
• Liaising with animal rescue organisations to rehome animals.
• Educating the community regarding stray and feral cat issues and trying to rectify them.
• Procurement of food and other supplies as required.

About You
We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledge of the Companion Animals Act and Regulations, Impounding Act and Regulations and Road Rules 2008 and Regulations.
• Statement of Attainment in ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs (or currently enrolled and working towards obtaining)
• Current C Class Drivers License
• Previous experience handling companion animals and livestock.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a potentially volatile environment.
• Previous experience processing parking infringement notices.
• Demonstrated computer and report writing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability to enforce legislation to achieve compliance.

What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $75,922 to $83,609 plus 11.5% superannuation.
City of Parramatta plans to hold interviews for this position in mid-December with an expected start date for the successful candidate in January 2025.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 9-day Fortnight
• Free onsite parking & onsite gym
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits ( 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .


How to apply
Candidates must apply online.
Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 4 th December 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.


The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.


This position requires the successful candidate to complete a Criminal History Records Check and a Pre-Employment Medical, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test and Resilience Test.


Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.


Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.