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Animal Management Specialist

City of Joondalup
Joondalup, WA
A$102,340-$108,555 p/a
Government & Defence → Government - Local
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


Animal Management Specialist - Permanent Full time

  • Salary: $102,340 - $108,555 per annum
  • Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Ref No: 25-036

An exciting opportunity is available for an Animal Management Specialist to join the City of Joondalup Community Safety team.

The City is seeking an experienced Animal Management Specialist to join the Community Safety team. Core responsibilities of this position include development and delivery of contemporary animal management strategies, and development and implementation of a community education program to assist City of Joondalup pet owners. Additionally, the role will provide expert advice to Field Services staff in handling dogs in the community who may be wandering and/or aggressive.

The successful applicant will need to have extensive and demonstrated experience in animal management, experience in coaching and educating dog owners to be responsible, and extensive experience in assessing and/or managing dangerous dogs.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) demonstrating your skills and knowledge in the following areas:

  • Substantial experience in the provision of animal training programs to individuals or groups
  • Substantial experience in assessing and managing behaviour of animals, including contemporary behaviour modification techniques
  • Experience in developing project plans, including scoping, establishment of deliverables and objectives, budget, schedule, communication plan and risk management
  • Superior communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders
  • Sound knowledge of animal behaviour, control, identification, management, and relevant legislation within a Local Government context

Further information can be obtained by calling Michael Smith, Manager Community Safety on 9400 4975.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 24 March 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.


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Joondalup, WA, Australia

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