Animal Compliance Investigator

Full Time

The City of Cockburn is dynamic andrapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employmentconditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:

Generous superannuation (up to

Professional development opportunities

Great study assistance (50% HELP contribution)

Additional 2 days of leave per year

Cockburn ARC membership

9 Day fortnight

Wellness programs

The City

Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities found in the stateof Western Australia. With a current population of over 120,000,the City is dynamic, rapidly growing and an exciting place tobe.

Situated just 22km south of the Perth CBD, Cockburn boasts anamazing coastline, beautiful beaches, and parks, and is supportedby a rich mix of community facilities and diverse employmentopportunities.

The City of Cockburn recently embarked on an organisationaltransformation journey, with the purpose to elevate theCity’s current good standing in delivering outstandingservice to the Cockburn community in a more progressive andcontemporary delivery model, to achieve our visionof Cockburn, the best place to be. We’re aplace of opportunity for professionals and we’re focused ondelivering for our community.

The City of Cockburn is a nationally recognised leading localgovernment. With a growing and vibrant community of 120,000residents, $ billion in assets and 530 FTE staff, it is a majororganisation within the Perth metropolitan region, with a longhistory and an exciting future.

About the Position

The Animal Compliance Investigator is a new position identifiedwithin the review of Ranger Services. The role will ensure ongoinganimal compliance by overseeing and investigating unregisteredanimals residing within the City. 

This is a non-rostered role, meaning that the role typicallyworks Monday – Friday with only occasional weekend work atcommunity events required.

Reporting directly to the Ranger Services Manager, the positionwill lead compliance investigations, coordinate inspections withthe City’s Rangers and oversee administrative and impoundduties.

Public education is a big part of our Team’s vision tocreate opportunities for community and pets to live peacefullyin a safe environment, as such, the role will take a leadingrole in developing public education campaigns about responsibleanimal ownership.

About You

The role does not require someone with a Ranger’sbackground, but a keen eye for detail, and strong communicationskills is essential.

On a daily bases the investigator will need to use a suite ofMicrosoft based products and internal business systems, so you willneed to be savvy with technology and experience in sendingwell-written and concise correspondence.

You will have a Drivers Licence (C), First Aid certificate, andthe ability to undertake, Periodic Police Clearances (updatedevery 1 year)

The role’s essential criteria is;

Advanced problem solving, investigation skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation and conciliation skills.

Use of Microsoft suite software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and time management skills

Experience in animal handling

Understating of Occupational Safety & Health principals and responsibilities.

Sound knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.

Salary: $73,837 – $78,843 per annum, depending on qualifications and

Experience

For further information contact: Mike Emery,Head of Community Safety and Ranger Services 9411 3745

How to Apply: Please ensure you read theattached Job Description to get a full understanding of the rolerequirements and selection criteria before applying.

Then, please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how yourexperience, skills and behaviours make you a suitable candidate,and attach a current resume.

Online applications must be made via the City’s employmentwebpage at ,and clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Closing Date: Monday 3 April 2023 at

The City of Cockburn reservesthe right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn iscommitted to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encouragesapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople.

Applicants arerequired to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn valuesof Safety, Customer Service, Excellence, Accountability andSustainability.