INTERNAL ONLY - CITY SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Personnel Area: Lifestyle & Community Services 

Branch: Compliance and Regulatory Services 

Salary Range: Band 6 AUD $108,005 - $119,507 per annum plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time (2 x positions available)

Duration: Up to 24 months

The Role 

The Compliance and Regulatory Services Branch are currently seeking two City Safety Supervisors to lead the City Safety Animal Attack and City Safety Animal Management Team. Within this role, you will lead, manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for undertaking compliance functions in accordance with relevant state legislation and Local Laws and investigating and resolving requests for service.

We are seeking driven and dedicated leaders, who demonstrate the ability to make considered decisions, display resilience and an openness to change. You will also possess knowledge of regulatory compliance in Queensland and be an effective communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.

Preferences for a specific team will be taken into consideration, however, are not guaranteed. Please indicate your team preference within your application.

About the Animal Attack Team

The Animal Attack Team is primarily responsible for the investigation and enforcement of matters such as dog attacks, animal seizures and declaring dogs as dangerous or menacing. As the Supervisor of the Animal Attack Team, you will provide expert knowledge across a range legislation including the application of the Animal Management Cats and Dogs Act 2008, Local Law 2017 and City of Brisbane Act 2010. To be successful, you will demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities in order to support a team of field-based officers in daily operations of compliance and regulatory matters.

About the Animal Management Team

The Animal Management Team is primarily responsible for the enforcement and compliance of animal management related issues such as stray animals, wandering, noise nuisance complaints and off leash dogs across the city. As the Supervisor of the Animal Management Team, you will provide expert knowledge across a range legislation including the application of the Animals Local Law 2017, Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and City of Brisbane Act 2010. To be successful, you will demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities in order to support a team of field-based officers in daily operations of compliance and regulatory matters.

To be successful you will have: 

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
• excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework, in particular legislation, local laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to local government licensing and regulatory compliance in Queensland
• ability to foster a workplace culture that focuses on seamless service delivery and a cohesive team environment
• current 'C' class driver's licence. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role requires a Criminal History Check and a current “C” class driver’s licence.

For more information: Please call Zoe Cobon on 07 3178 5012. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 17^th November 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

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