Cat Management Officer

2 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Clarence City Council Full time $75,072 - $86,000 per year

We're looking for a caring and community-minded Cat Management Officer to help promote responsible cat ownership and support positive outcomes for both cats and their communities.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide clear advice to councils, breeders, cat owners, and the public on cat management and compliance
  • Represent council at community and stakeholder cat management meetings
  • Undertake key community and stakeholder consultation
  • Support and deliver community education initiatives to reduce cat roaming
  • Undertake patrols in hotspot areas and work with the community to identify and resolve issues early
  • Respond to service requests and complaints with a focus on customer care and clear communication
  • Safely collect and manage lost or stray cats in line with welfare and council procedures
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to cat management programs and investigations
About you
  • Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management (or relevant experience/qualification)
  • Strong animal handling skills, particularly with cats, and knowledge of cat behaviour
  • Experience applying legislation and delivering community education
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills
  • Must hold a National Police Check and Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (candidate's responsibility and must be provided before commencement)
  • Must hold a current drivers' licence
What we offer you
  • A base salary between $75,071.65 and $86, pro-rata), dependent on skills and experience + 12.5% superannuation.
  • Fixed term (12-month contract) and 3 days per week.
Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Jen O'Dea (Team Leader Ranger Services) on

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council.

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern.  For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace.  Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 25 August 2025.

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