Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley
here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
- the package: $59,838 to $71,358 plus superannuation per annum
- location: South Grafton, NSW
- access to fitness passport
- 9 day fortnight
About the role
Are you passionate about animal welfare and making a positive difference in your community? Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Animal Control Officer to join our team and support the daily operations of Council's Animal Shelter and companion animal services.
In this hands-on role, you will play an important part in ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of animals in our care. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and safe shelter environment, feeding and exercising animals, assisting with kennel and cage maintenance and undertaking associated administrative tasks. You will also contribute to community education initiatives that promote responsible companion animal ownership and awareness of regulatory requirements.
This position offers valuable experience within a progressive local government compliance environment and provides opportunities for professional growth. Higher Grade pay opportunities may be available for applicants who demonstrate the skills, capability and commitment to undertake Animal Control Officer duties.
If you are reliable and committed to high standards of animal care, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact every day.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
- Supply relevant certificates and licences
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
Q1. Please tell us about a time when you were faced with a particular situation that tested your integrity. What was the situation, what made this particularly challenging, what did you do, and what did you learn from the experience?Q2. Please tell us about your approach to managing customers of a business or other organisation. What factors do you consider when communicating with customers and what is your favourite thing about liaising with customers?
Q3. Using an example from your employment and/or study please advise us how you ensure your work is accurate, informative and can be relied upon by others.
Contact
Leanne Grocott, Coordinator Compliance on 02 6643 0286
Closing date
Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Animal Shelter, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our
How to apply for a job guide.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
