Animal Management Officer

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Key Responsibilities

Promptly attend to and monitor customer requests/complaints providing feedback to complainants in accordance with Council’s Service Commitments.

Requirements Summary

or relevant experience in a similar role. Preferred candidates will require a Working with Children's Check. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

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About the Role

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Key responsibilities include:

Promptly attend to and monitor customer requests/complaints providing feedback to complainants in accordance with Council’s Service Commitments.
Conduct complex investigations related to breaches of legislation, including serious dog attacks, complex nuisance complaints, animals found at large, wandering livestock and others.
Seize and impound domestic animals and livestock.
Work collaboratively with state agencies in emergency response situations; including executing warrants, safely securing scenes for state agencies to proceed with their duties and ensuring animal safety in emergencies.
Proactively patrol the municipality for breaches of state legislation and local dog control orders. Follow up with enforcement action including preparation of legal directive Notices and the issuance of infringements.
Participate in the emergency after hours on-call roster providing for a 24hour, 7day service to the community

Responsibilities

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Enquiries: David Neighbour – Team Leader Animal Management Services | 0427 222633 | DNeighbour@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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Position Description

Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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