Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight

• the package: $59,838 to 71,358 plus superannuation per annum

• location: Grafton, NSW

• access to fitness passport

• 9 day fortnight

About the role

Council is looking for an Assistant Animal Control Officer to assist in the day to day operational duties at Council's Animal Shelter and related companion animal tasks, including cleaning of kennels and cages, feeding and exercising animals, as well as administrative duties. The position will also assist in community awareness programs on matters relating to companion animal ownership and regulation.

Contact

Scott Lenton, Manager Environment and Regulatory Services on 02 6643 0234.

Closing date

Tuesday 5 August 2025 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information This position is located at Council's Grafton Pound, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.

For this application you will be required to:

• address essential selection criteria from the position description

• address desirable selection criteria from the position description

• supply a resume

• supply a cover letter

• supply relevant certificates and licences.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.