To bring my strong sense of dedication, motivation and responsibility to the Animal Compliance Inspectors Team and to build a long term career within a dynamic team within Council
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Management Investigator
Logan City Council - Animal Management Centre
11.2023 - Current
Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with victims, subject animal owners and witnesses, and documented investigative findings.
Collected information pertaining to dog attacks and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Executed warrants
QGate investigations course
Detailed File Notes for each investigation
Obtained evidence by conducting interviews and gathering evidence.
Animal Compliance Inspector
Logan City Council - Animal Management Centre
03.2022 - 11.2023
Regulated Dog Inspections, Animal Complaint Investigations, Land Use Investigations, Issuing PINs, Saving documents into Data Management, Issuing Compliance notices, Issuing Advice Notices, Following up on customer requests, Advising customers of investigation outcomes, Permit, kennel and approval inspections, Following up on legislative requirement for keeping regulated dogs
Interpreting and applying a number of legislations such as Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Local Law No4 (Animal Management) 2002, Local Law No9 (Licencing) 1999, Bio Security Act 2014 and more.
Business Support Officer
Redland City Council
03.2020 - 03.2022
Local Laws investigations on Southern Moreton Bay Islands relating to over grown properties, Regulated Dog inspections, Land Use investigations, Organising contractors for removal of rubbish, Customer queries in relation to regulated dogs, Investigate breaches of local and state government legislation, Managing caseloads, Issuing advice notices, Issuing compliance notices, Correspondence in relation to queries in relation to the local laws and state government legislation.
Senior Business Support Officer (Acting)
Redland City Council
09.2019 - 03.2020
Providing administrative support to Service Manager, Screen and transfer incoming calls, Administrative support to senior supervisors, Raising customer requests, Review and update Work Instructions, Revising Procedures and guidelines, Minute keeping and delivering for management level meetings, Allocate customer requests, Respond to councillor requests, Raise purchase orders, Finance
Project Officer (Higher Duties)
Redland City Council
04.2019 - 09.2019
Project Work including: HoW register, Skills Matrix, Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) register, Review and update Work Instructions, Revising Procedures and guidelines, Minute keeping and delivering for management level meetings
Business Support Officer
Redland City Council
08.2017 - 04.2019
Answer customer queries, Allocate customer requests, Data entry, Generate documents, Issue correspondence, Create customer requests, Respond to councillor requests, Rostering, Archiving, Monitoring corporate inbox, Purchase Orders and Finance
Events Officer (12 month Secondment)
Redland City Council
07.2016 - 08.2017
Disperse information, Purchase Orders and Finance, Create run sheets for events, Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, Contact vendors, Request quotes, Respond to requests for information, Citizenship registration, General event set up, PR, Assist in coordination of events, Create Site plans, Basic administration duties, Accounts payable, Record minutes, Input data, Spreadsheet creation, PowerPoint presentations
Business Support Officer
Redland City Council
03.2010 - 07.2016
Answer customer queries, Allocate customer requests, Data entry, Generate documents, Issue correspondence, Create customer requests, Respond to councillor requests, Rostering, Archiving, Monitoring corporate inbox, Raise purchase orders, General finance
Animal Management Officer
Redland City Council
05.2008 - 03.2010
Issue notices and issue infringements, Investigate dog attacks, Investigate breaches of local and state government legislation, Prepare reports and keep accurate notes, Assess enclosures, Complete permit inspections, Managing caseloads, Investigate councillor requests, Promote responsible pet ownership, Impound stray animals, Investigate non-compliance, Assess regulated dogs for compliance with legislation, Work as a member of a team
Studio Manager
Gotcha The Kids’ Photographers
01.2007 - 05.2008
Sales Assistant, Studio Manager
Little Images Studio Photography
01.2005 - 01.2007
Sales Assistant, Studio Manager, Printing
Paul Gilbert Photographers
01.2003 - 01.2005
Photographer, PR, Sales
Gotcha The Kids Photographers
01.1998 - 01.2003
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland State High School
1997
Skills
Detailed report writing
Interview techniques
Research abilities
Due diligence
Ethical and honest
Understanding of legislation
Investigation Management
Interviewing witnesses
Social media investigations
Witness interviews
Evidence processing
Report Preparation
Work History Prior To2008
2007, 05/01/08, Gotcha The Kids’ Photographers, Studio Manager
2005, 2007, Little Images Studio Photography, Sales Assistant, Studio Manager
2003, 2005, Paul Gilbert Photographers, Sales Assistant, Studio Manager, Printing
1998, 2003, Gotcha The Kids Photographers, Photographer, PR, Sales
Licenses Certificates Awards
Mayor & CEO Award “One Team” – Third Place
Mayor & CEO Award “One Team” – Second Place
Open c class licence
Safety First – “Volunteer of the year” 2019
Mayor & CEO Award “One Team” – First place
Courses Training
Mate to Manager
QGATE Investigations Training
Lean Basics
Resilience in Self
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
National Reconciliation Week
Dealing with Hostile People
Officer Ergonomics
Manual Handling
Influencing with Integrity
Procure Safely – R&A
Fire & Evacuation
Engaging with Our Customers
Time Management
Fire Warden Training
Fire & Evacuation Intro
Work Life Balance
Communicating in difficult situations
Telephone Tactics
Diversity Challenge
Plain Language
Customer Charter & Service Standards
Work Reference
Matthew Tocknell, 0439 664 461, Team Leader Animal Compliance Team, Redland City Council
Attributes
I communicate well with people at all levels, I possess excellent organisational skills, well presented, highly motivated, a proven ability to work independently or as part of a team, I am honest, trustworthy, flexible and conscientious. Furthermore, I set and achieve objectives, work steadily under pressure, coordinate a team effort, work autonomously with minimal supervision and exercise initiative to solve problems as they occur. I have proven ability to work hard to achieve any set goal and ensure that it is done correctly and safely. Show respect to those who are more experienced and take all criticism in a way in which will assist me to become better at the task at hand.
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