Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 38 hour working week
- Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
- Flexibility through flex leave provisions
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
- Free parking
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Animal Management Officer to manage and regulate policies/legislation in order to protect and enhance the environment of Camden and the health and safety of its community.
Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and cutting-edge organisation.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of the Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spaces and (Unattended Property) Act 2021and animal welfare standards
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and engage effectively with community members and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in safely handling dogs, including aggressive animals, and cats in both shelter environments and public settings
- Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and documentation
- Experience in designing and delivering education programs related to companion animal management (dogs and cats)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision
- Understanding and commitment to WHS and EEO principles
Desirable:
- Completion of studies in Companion Animal Management, including training in animal control behaviour, and breed identification
- Experience in Animal Shelter operations, and management of the Companion Animal Register
- Ability to manage livestock
- Authorised micro-chip implanter
Further Information: Rebecca Wade, Team Leader Shelter and Animal Management on 13 22 63
Closing Date for above position: 19/10/2026
📌 Animal Management Officer (Oran Park)
🏢 Camden Council
📍 Oran Park
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