City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington. If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

We are building a safe and inclusive culture where our people are empowered to deliver their best work.  Embracing innovation and change, we continually deliver richer and higher quality services to a vibrant, diverse and iconic municipality. We are passionate and energetic, working as one team to build a healthy, prosperous and sustainable community. Progress is important to us, and we and make it a priority to invest in our people’s wellbeing, growth and development.

Please view the below documents for this position:

• Success Profile
• Inherent Requirements

As Animal Management Coordinator you will lead, develop and nurture a team of dedicated staff, committed to achieving outcomes and delivering a high level, efficient and effective Animal Management service for our City. You will also coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of Council’s Animal Management Services in line with Council and legislative requirements.

You will also be required to:

• Establish and maintain Council’s Pound contract including ensuring the Pound is maintained in line with the legislative requirements of relevant Acts and Codes of Practice.
• Develop and review effective and efficient service coordination, staff management, policy development, financial planning and monitoring metrics
• Design and implement systems, collect and interpret data related to ensure detailed accountability requirements can be achieved and planning strategies can be supported
• Collaborate and contribute to the development, coordination and evaluation of community education initiatives and other projects as identified.
• This is a permanent full time position, with an annual salary range of $98,713 to $109,639 per annum + 10% superannuation + private use vehicle and a monthly day off arrangement.

To be suitable you will have extensive specialist experience in Animal control, local laws or a related enforcement activity as well as experience in the management of a major service contract that has been outsourced. You also have experience in the development of relevant policies applicable to the service and experience in leadership with well-developed strategies for fostering a cohesive and high performing team.

You will also have:

• Substantial experience in budget control, finance management, contract administration and tendering
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant Acts, Regulations, Local Laws, Government and Council Policies
• Highly-developed customer service and communication skills
• Proven ability to prosecute matters in the Magistrate Court
• Effective negotiation skills with proven experience in advocating on behalf of Council

Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Brad Petryczkowycz, Acting Manager Liveability and Compliance - 0408 333 892

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Submitting your application 

Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

In line with the Chief Health Officers COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Direction, all persons engaged at City of Stonnington, regardless of their role, will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.