Animal Collection Officer

1 week ago


South Morang VIC, Australia City of Whittlesea Full time $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Full-time, Fixed Term - Ending 16 January 2026

Band 4

Salary $ 75, Super + Flexible working

19-day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About Us

The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role

Make a difference in our community

An exciting opportunity is available within the Compliance and Environmental Health Department at the City of Whittlesea.

City of Whittlesea Animal Collections Officers investigate and enforce breaches of both state and local government legislation. These can include: Local Laws, the Domestic Animals Act 1994, the Domestic Animal Regulations 2015, and the Impounding Livestock Act 1994. They provide consistent, professional information and advice to internal and external stakeholders and ensure an appropriate balance between education and enforcement.

We need dynamic employees who are passionate about continuous improvement and ready to take on new challenges. This role will have a primary focus on ensuring compliance throughout the municipality with regards to Local Laws and Road Rules.

About you

A successful applicant will:

· Have a sound knowledge of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, the Impounding Livestock Act 1994, Domestic Animal Regulations 2015, and Infringements Act 2006.

· Have prior experience in a Victorian Local Government enforcement role.

· Animal Handling experience

· Have, or willingness to obtain, a Certificate IV in Government.

· Be confident working with new and existing technologies.

· Be able to demonstrate experience delivering an exceptional standard of customer service in a high-pressure environment.

· Have integrity of the highest standard.

· Be enthusiastic about change in the workplace.

· Have a current Australian driver's license.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Mahmoud Hares, Unit Manager Animal Management on Phone

To apply for this position, you must address the Core Capabilities outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Core Capabilities may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 10 October 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $75,965.41 per year

Work Location: In person



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