About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• Culture – Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Opportunity – Temporary x 2 full-time parental leave roles, based at the Community Animal Shelter, Mornington. Band 5 - $ 78,281 ex super per annum.
• Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire

About the Role
Reporting to the Community Animal Shelter Operation Supervisor the core responsibilities include:

• Support the Operations Supervisor and Shelter admin team in developing and maintaining administration systems and procedures to ensure accountability in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Assist the Shelter to operate in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds and all relevant legislation, codes, and industry standards.
• Manage in house initiatives and projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee the implementation of compliance frameworks across projects, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor and report on the progress of projects, identifying and mitigating potential risks related to compliance.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining of animal housing when required.
• Support the Operations Supervisor with invoicing, purchasing materials and equipment required for day-to-day operations at the Shelter including rostering of staff.

About You

• Strong background in council compliance, particularly in animal welfare management and relevant legislation.
• Oversee animal welfare processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct thorough animal welfare assessments and provide expert recommendations.
• Utilise veterinary nurse or technician skills to assess and manage animal health and wellbeing.
• Deliver a range of programs and initiatives focused on animal welfare, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Provide project management oversight for various in-house animal welfare-related programs, from planning through to execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure animal welfare initiatives align with regulatory standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of animal welfare programs and adjust strategies as needed.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Leesa McCann 0409 444 548

Applications Close:6pm, Monday 31 March 2025.