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Assistant Director, Animal Care and Programs | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
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Assistant Director, Animal Care and Programs | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

City and Environment -
Canberra ACT

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Temporary | Full-time
$127,597 - $136,873 a year

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Driver Licence

Full Job Description

Closes: 03 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 50047
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 August 2026
Contact Officer: Jordan Bowles on [email protected] or (02) 6207 1990

Details:The Assistant Director, Animal Care and Programs is responsible for leading the operation of the ACT Government animal care facility and the delivery of animal welfare and community programs within Animal Regulation.

Reporting to the Director, the position leads teams responsible for animal care, impound operations, animal welfare outcomes, adoptions, rehabilitation, enrichment and reunification services. The role ensures the care, housing and management of animals are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, animal welfare codes of practice and organisational standards.

The position is also responsible for community education, volunteer management and animal welfare programs that promote responsible pet ownership and support positive outcomes for animals in care. As a member of the Animal Regulation leadership team, the role contributes to strategic planning, service improvement and workforce capability initiatives that strengthen animal welfare and community outcomes.

This position is appointed as a Deputy Registrar and Inspector under the Domestic Animals Act 2000 and Animal Welfare Act 1992.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Experience leading and managing operational teams in a regulatory environment is highly desirable.
Possession of a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or the ability to obtain within the first 12 months of commencement, is required.
The position occupant is required to participate in a Duty Manager on-call roster, securely home garage a branded work vehicle, and may be required to work after hours on occasion.
This position requires a Driver Licence (Class C) or equivalent.
This position requires pre-employment psychological testing.
This position requires a National Police Check prior to commencement.

Note: This is a temporary position available from September 2026 for six months with the possibility of permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicants must address each selection criteria (up to 350 words per criterion). Please take into consideration the “Duties/Responsibilities" section when addressing how you have demonstrated the Selection Criteria. Applicants must also supply a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two references, which includes a current supervisor.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available from September 2026 for six months with the possibility of permanency.

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