This operational and supervisory role leads a dedicated team of Companion Animal Officers, coordinating their daily operations across companion animal management, parks and oval patrols, and complaint investigations.
• Enjoy access to professional development
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Work with an organisation that values a positive workplace culture
• Permanent full time
Salary
$73,479 to $82,284 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
The position delivers high-quality professional and technical services to support both the organisation and the community, ensuring effective enforcement of the Local Government Act 1993, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, and the Companion Animals Act 1998. With a strong focus on outcomes and time-sensitive service delivery, the role delivers operational compliance activities, manages animal welfare for impounded animals in line with legislative requirements, and drives consistent, high-standard regulatory practice across the team.
Position requirements
- Current Class C driver’s licence
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations, demonstrated equivalent and relevant experience in an enforcement role
- Extensive experience in companion animal management including regulatory enforcement
- Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks
- Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this position
- Desirable - Holder of Micro chipping certification, or willing to obtain
About you
To be successful in the role you will have experience in regulatory enforcement roles relevant to companion animal management, be skilled in investigations, interviewing, evidence collection and applying relevant legislation. You will have demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office and record keeping systems, time management and strong problem solving skills.
You will possess sound knowledge of the relevant legislative framework related to companion animal management, animal welfare and best practice handling techniques You will be an exceptional communicator, confident in engaging with diverse stakeholders and adept at conflict resolution, negotiation, community education. Capability to coach and mentor others while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and teamwork. Finally, you will be outcomes focussed, balancing the expectations of the community and reputation of Hornsby Council.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
For further information please visit our website
Applications close 20 April 2026 at 11.30pm