Employment Opportunities
Our community has an enviable work life balance that is often the main reason people move to our area.
Break O’Day is the home of one of the world’s most beautiful coastal areas, the Bay of Fires which has received international acclaim, as well as some of the state’s most scenic waterfalls and forests. Combine this with St Helens being the central hub for services on the east coast, it is clear that Break O’Day has it all, and that is what we were Tasmania’s Top Tourism Town in 2020 and runner up in 2021! For more information about our area click here:
The role
The role will have a focus on animal control functions through:
- Active promotion of Council’s Dog Management Policy by responding to animal control matters throughout the Break O’Day municipality including the provision of education and referral to other agencies as required.
- Enforcement of the Dog Control Act 2000 throughout the municipality that includes conducting patrols, inspections, gathering and presenting evidence for enforcement proceedings and prosecutions in accordance with the Act, as required.
- Responding to customer enquiries in a timely manner in accordance with Council’s Customer Service Charter.
- The role also provides scope to assist with the annual Fire Abatement period by monitoring and auditing compliance.
The position will require adherence to our organisational values of “Working as a team with open and honest communication; we act with integrity whilst showing respect and being positive and proactive in our actions.”
The person we are looking for.
We’re looking for someone who’s approachable, practical, and genuinely cares about animals and the community. You’ll be confident around dogs and comfortable talking with all kinds of people from pet owners to community members, to help guide and educate.
We value good judgement, fairness, and a calm approach when resolving tricky situations. If you’re motivated, can stay professional and discreet, and are keen to promote responsible dog ownership while working closely with others, you’ll fit right in with our team.
Hours
This is a part-time job, working up to four days per fortnight. Workdays and hours will be arranged in consultation with your manager.
The position also requires flexibility to occasionally work on weekends, public holidays, or outside the usual operating hours of 7:30am to 4:00pm.
To facilitate safe efficient work practices, start and finish times may be varied between 7:00am and 7:00pm by mutual agreement.
Pay
The applicable salary will depend on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful Applicant.
The council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.
BODC – Employment Information Pack – Animal Control Officer
Job & Person Specification – Animal Control Officer
Application for Employment Form
BODC Enterprise Agreement 2018