Companion Animals Education Officer

Division: Planning & Place

Business Unit: Environmental Compliance

Title: Companion Animals Education Officer, Temporary 12 months with a possibility of an extension - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $92,604.95 to $107,622.32 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

These are exciting new roles within the Ranger Division. 

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Mentorship opportunities available for aspiring leaders 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment 

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1) Education
2) Customer Service including face to face and via written correspondence
3) Team Work
4) Attention to detail   

About you:
You're someone who’s passionate about animals and enjoys connecting with people in the community. Whether it’s chatting with pet owners at the park, running an education session at a school or at night time, or helping someone understand their responsibilities as a pet owner, you enjoy making a positive impact. You’re a clear communicator, approachable, and comfortable talking to people of all ages and backgrounds.

You’ve got a good understanding of the companion animals act and what it takes to help companion animals and people live happily and safely together. Maybe you’ve worked in an animal care, education, or community role before — or maybe you just have the right mix of knowledge, common sense, and people skills to get the job done. You’re calm around animals, confident in dealing with tricky questions, and happy to roll up your sleeves to help out wherever needed.

Most importantly, you’re organised, friendly, and genuinely care about making a difference. You’re happy to work flexible hours to attend community events or pop-ups, and you enjoy being part of a supportive team that’s focused on improving outcomes for companion animals and their owners.  Part of the role may result in taking some enforcement action, but it is mainly based around education.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 04/08/2025
• Expected Interview Date: 11/08/2025
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Scott Conroy on 02 8495 6314

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.