About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to lead a team undertaking animal control, impounding, parking and other regulatory and enforcement activities.Reporting to the Coordinator Environmental Health, the Team Leader Rangers is responsible for implementing and enforcing the provision of applicable Acts, Regulations, local laws and Council policies..As a leader, the Team Leader Rangers will be responsible for fostering our positive team culture building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, and leading the team to deliver high quality outputs.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you should possess Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation, or equivalent relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience in handling domestic animals and livestock; demonstrated experience in regulatory services and sound knowledge of court procedures; and demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement Ranger programs and strategies, and leading, supervising and managing staff.You should also possess superior communication skills, sound facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.Please note it is a requirement of this role to participate in a rotating roster for on-call and weekend work, and to relieve other Rangers during periods of leave.Key accountabilities includeLead the Local Laws business unit within Council by delegating work amongst the team and providing mentoring and guidance for the development of team membersDevelop and implement inspection programs for both regular and peak seasonsRepresent Council in Court as requiredRun education campaigns regarding responsible pet ownerships and encourage community members to abide with legislative and Council rules and regulationsProvide technical advice to the Coordinator Environmental HealthWhat we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 38 hours per weekEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,306.44 to $1,470.42 (plus 10% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Jack Dickey on 0402 347 622 How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 4pmYou will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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