Director Companion Animals Policy and Programs

Job Description

Unique opportunity to deliver impactful programs and policies that make a difference to the development of policy and programs for companion animals Permanent/ongoing full-time role available Sydney, Parramatta or Nowra location encouraged with flexible working supported TRP from $210k to $234k including superannuation, commensurate with experience Are you passionate about companion animal welfare and responsible pet ownership? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to shape and deliver impactful programs and policies that make a difference across local councils and communities? We have an exciting opportunity for a Director Companion Animals Policy and Programs to join the Office of Local Government. The Office of Local Government has recently restructured to be sharper in its focus on how it can improve the development of the sector, while also strengthening its performance. These changes are part of making the Office of Local Government a more effective regulator of councils. As the Director Companion Animals Policy and Programs, you will lead the development and implementation of a range of program and policy initiatives that support responsible pet ownership and registration, companion animal management practices and related sector improvements and programs that positively impact animal welfare, monitoring and control across local councils. A key aspect of this role will be fostering strong relationships with councils, communities and stakeholders to ensure collaborative program delivery; and designing and executing communication strategies to address a diverse set of stakeholder concerns about pet ownership and management. About You To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic leader with a deep understanding of companion animal policies, combined with extensive experience in high-level policy analysis and interpretation. You will also have a proven track record of leading complex programs and projects on time and within budget. The key to your success will be your exceptional stakeholder management skills which enables you to successfully build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. You will also have demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire, collaborate and deliver results in a complex and multi-stakeholder environment. It is essential that you have strong communication and negotiation skills with experience in preparing high-quality reports, policies and briefings. About Us The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close on Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:55pm Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email at A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role. #J-18808-Ljbffr