Facility Officer (Animal Management)

• Oversee daily operations of the Animal Management Facility, providing key administrative and operational support to the Ranger team.
• Ensure high standards of animal care, manage facility records and registers, reconcile payments and maintain consumable supplies.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including veterinary providers and animal re-homing organisations to support facility operations.
• Utilise Council systems to meet legislative and organisational requirements for document management and financial reporting.
• Handle emotionally sensitive situations with professionalism, understanding the nature of the facility’s operations, including potential exposure to euthanasia practices.

• a base salary ranging from $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -

• A qualified professional with a Certificate III in Animal Care Services (or equivalent) and proven experience in delivering exceptional customer service, particularly in sensitive or complex situations.
• Someone with a strong track record in accurate recordkeeping and ensuring compliance with statutory and reporting requirements.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences, provide clear guidance, and support team members effectively.
• A tech-savvy individual with extensive experience using various software systems, including EFTPOS, and the capability to train or support others in their use.
• A knowledgeable animal care specialist with hands-on experience in animal husbandry, disease prevention, and facility operations, including the ability to perform basic health checks and mentor others.

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
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