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Join to apply for the Senior Animal Management Investigator/Inspector role at City of Boroondara1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Animal Management Investigator/Inspector role at City of BoroondaraStep into a leadership role for a specialist and dedicated animal teamFully maintained commuter-use vehicle$99,015 to $107,732 plus super, plus weekend penalty ratesNewly created role to strengthen leadership and supervisory capacity within Councils domestical animal compliance service and deliver on our Customer First commitment to the Boroondara community.About the RoleWere looking for a senior animal investigator/compliance officer with specialist expertise and proven leadership to help us shape an industry-leading Animal Management service for the City of Boroondara.Boroondara is one of the busiest municipalities in Victoria when it comes to registered domestic animals, customer interactions, and the number of designated off-lead parks. To meet this demand, our dedicated team must operate with strong collaboration and shared purpose. The Senior Officer role will play a key part in uniting the team and driving our success and will be involved in decision-making and the teams future with leadership.While formally reporting to the Team Leader Compliance, youll play a pivotal leadership role within the teamoffering coaching and mentoring to peers while continuing to manage your own investigation case-load.38-hour week, with monthly RDO.This position works one in four weekends (at additional penalty rates) as part of the rotating team roster and will provide general supervisory support to other Civic Services Authorised Officers on duty that weekend.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestigate animal complaints, including but not limited to, minor and serious dog attacks/rushes, barking dogs, wandering dogs, dogs off lead, nuisance cats, faeces, animal welfare, unpermitted livestock and other animal related matters.Inform and educate the community on responsible pet ownership including service of notices, warnings, infringements and launching prosecutions with our Prosecutions Team under relevant legislation and acts such as~Domestic Animals Act 1994.Amenity Local Law 2019.Protection of Cruelty to Animals Act 2019.Provide direct supervision, coaching and mentoring to Animal Management Officers and support a strong team culture that thrives.Support the relationship and management of Councils service contracts for animal pound and after-hours collection services.Support project management of the 4-year Domestic Animal Management Plan and deliver meaningful benefits to the community to improve responsible pet ownership.Support the review and improvement of standard operating procedures and work instructions.About YouYou have specialist animal investigations / inspector experience making you a leader within the team who will help elevate practices, standards and operational rigor to an industry-leading level.You have a passion for working with animals and fostering strong awareness and responsibility in their owners to achieve community harmony and safety.You have a passion for working with your fellow officers and building a strong, cohesive team culture where you rely on one another to deliver outcomes.You can exercise significant judgment and have the ability to select an appropriate course of action from a range of options.You deliver outstanding customer service even in challenging situations and can get the best out of situations by influencing and applying de-escalation tactics.Employment RequirementsCertificate IV in an enforcement-related field is desirable but not essential.Applicants must have the right to work in AustraliaCurrent Victorian Driver''s LicencePreferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, Working With Childrens Check and Medical Check.Youll also need to be physically fit, as the role involves extended periods of walking.Want to know more?Please view theHow to applyPlease submit your application online via the Apply button by 22 June 2025. 11~59pm. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.Cover letters to be addressed to Harry Mellos.For confidential enquiries about this position please send an email to Harry Mellos atWe understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or to allow us to help in any way we can.Who are we?The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.With so much going on its a great time to join Boroondara!#S-DNISeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Boroondara by 2xGet notified about new Senior Investigator jobs in Camberwell, Victoria, Australia.Sanctions Circumvention Senior InvestigatorMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoAML Investigations and Reporting SpecialistMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoSenior Investigator, APS6, Consumer and Fair Trading (EA2025/94)Senior Associate - Forensics and ResilienceApplication Fraud Investigations AnalystMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoSenior In-house Counsel - Disputes: Commercial, Regulatory & Investigations 4-8Sponsor Office Manager/Senior Clinical Research AssociateParkville, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$95,438.00-A$108,360.00 4 days agoSenior Investigations and Integrity AdviserMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$113,022.00-A$136,747.00 2 days agoManager, Sanctions Circumvention InvestigationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoExpressions of Interest: Workplace Investigation PartnerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoClinical Research Associate II, Melbourne basedMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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