Job Description
Foreshore Animal Compliance Officer
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work and live! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills who has experience in animal handling (dogs, cats and livestock) in a regulatory role. This position is responsible for educating and regulating the community regarding responsible pet ownership and animal control in public places including our foreshore and beaches.
Salary up to $47.32 per hour plus superannuation penalty rates for weekends, and an on-call allowance may apply as outlined in our employment policy & procedures. This position consists of 28 hours per week including weekends. An operational vehicle is provided to travel to and from work when on call. (Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)
What do you need to be successful in this role?
This position requires a dynamic individual who can demonstrate:
An ability in handling animals, including microchip scanning, and seizing of stray animals (including dogs, cats and roaming livestock).
An understanding of the requirements of handling aggressive dogs.
A calm outlook with excellent conflict resolution skills and the ability to work with difficult customers.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work with others.
The ability to problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
A high level of written and oral communication skills.
Applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description.
Applicants should be aware this position has an on-call requirement.
For more information check out: Pets City of Wollongong
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
Choose a lifestyle you love to live! We provide flexible working arrangements
We support and encourage personal and professional career growth and we recognise and reward performance and embrace change
We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service pro rata
Access to Long service leave after 5 years' service
We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (Everyone, Every day and Everywhere). Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best!
Join our Social Club, where employees can enjoy monthly activities including an annual trivia night and fantastic Christmas events!
Interested?
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy website.
Contact Sharon Russell, Compliance and Regulation Coordinator on (02) 4227 7055 for questions related to the job.
Applications close 11:5+pm, Sunday 2 February 2026.
We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work and live! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills who has experience in animal handling (dogs, cats and livestock) in a regulatory role. This position is responsible for educating and regulating the community regarding responsible pet ownership and animal control in public places including our foreshore and beaches.
Salary up to $47.32 per hour plus superannuation penalty rates for weekends, and an on-call allowance may apply as outlined in our employment policy & procedures. This position consists of 28 hours per week including weekends. An operational vehicle is provided to travel to and from work when on call. (Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)
What do you need to be successful in this role?
This position requires a dynamic individual who can demonstrate:
An ability in handling animals, including microchip scanning, and seizing of stray animals (including dogs, cats and roaming livestock).
An understanding of the requirements of handling aggressive dogs.
A calm outlook with excellent conflict resolution skills and the ability to work with difficult customers.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work with others.
The ability to problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
A high level of written and oral communication skills.
Applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description.
Applicants should be aware this position has an on-call requirement.
For more information check out: Pets City of Wollongong
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
Choose a lifestyle you love to live! We provide flexible working arrangements
We support and encourage personal and professional career growth and we recognise and reward performance and embrace change
We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service pro rata
Access to Long service leave after 5 years' service
We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (Everyone, Every day and Everywhere). Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best!
Join our Social Club, where employees can enjoy monthly activities including an annual trivia night and fantastic Christmas events!
Interested?
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy website.
Contact Sharon Russell, Compliance and Regulation Coordinator on (02) 4227 7055 for questions related to the job.
Applications close 11:5+pm, Sunday 2 February 2026.
We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Animal Compliance Officer - Foreshore position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in North Wollongong offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
