At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Compliance Officer.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Compliance Officer at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Market, and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

As the Compliance Officer at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM), you’ll lead small projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee
vital aspects of animal welfare. This is the perfect opportunity for someone
looking to contribute to the local agricultural community, manage critical
compliance processes, and be a part of an exciting, hands-on facility. With great
career progression opportunities and a supportive, team-focused environment,
you’ll thrive while enhancing your professional skills. If you’re a reliable,
detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring high standards and
excellent communication skills, apply now!

You'll find growth through:

• Monitoring effluent management, biosecurity requirements, positive animal welfare interactions and the DRLM's NSQA accreditation
• Liaising with facility users to build positive stakeholder relationships and achieve positive outcomes for the facility, users and Council
• Ensuring the effective provision of record keeping service in accordance with licence agreements
• Ensuring regular maintenance checks are undertaken, including the water supply and effluent disposal system
• Ensuring the adopted risk management procedures are observed by employees, contractors and users at all times

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Certificate II in Agriculture or Certificate II Animal Welfare for saleyards or relevant compliance experience
• Saleyards animal welfare experience
• Experience in bookkeeping
• Solid understanding of the concepts, principles and practical applications of animal husbandry and business operations
• Good communication skills and ability to negotiation and facilitate practical solutions
• Hold a firearms licence or demonstrated ability to obtain
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook

We would also love you to have:

• Working knowledge of EPA/biosecurity requirements in relation to livestock markets

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $65,812 to $76,484.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets on 02 6801 4717 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physcial requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 28 February 2025

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.