Animal Ranger

Salary: $78,424.32 per annum (plus industry allowance)
Closing: Friday 11 July 2025
Full time - Permanent

Applications are invited from those who are passionate about animal management and welfare for the permanent position of Animal Ranger.

We are seeking applicants who embrace our animal management values and can deliver quality customer service through innovation and collaboration. Working closely with the community, Animal Rangers are primarily responsible for:

providing customers with a range of animal management services and functions including the application of the Domestic Animal Management Plan and Emergency Animal Welfare Plan;

promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare by conducting animal management education and enforcement duties in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, Council policies, procedures and internal plans;

Conduct and/or assist in the investigation of legislation breaches, issue infringements, notices and warnings, collate evidence and prepare reports for legal proceedings;

handling and capture of a variety of domestic animals including dogs, cats and livestock;

promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare standards;

protecting the community and environment from feral, nuisance or wandering domestic animals and livestock; and

assist with the operation of the Shepparton Animal Shelter.

To be successful within the dynamic animal management team, you will:

have the ability to interpret and apply legislation and have sound judgement and decision making when undertaking various law enforcement activities;

have best practice animal handling skills and/or the ability to learn and apply;

be an innovative team player whilst having the flexibility to adapt to new processes and procedures; and

be committed to delivering excellent customer service and community education within the community.

It is a prerequisite of this position that the incumbent holds and maintains a current Victorian Drivers Licence, National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Relevant qualifications and/or experience in animal management, animal welfare, veterinary, law enforcement or community education will be highly regarded.

This role is required to work outside normal business hours at times with compensation as per the Greater Shepparton Enterprise Agreement, to participate in the after-hours roster, undertake cleaning duties at the animal shelter and attend events or emergency management activities.

For more information on the position please contact Naomi Harrington, Coordinator – Animal Rangers, on 03 5832 9700.