Effective Report Writing for Animal Management Officers

Duration: Half Day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face to Face & Webinar


Target Audience

Animal management officers and council staff involved in documentation and compliance reporting.


Overview

Clear, objective, and defensible report writing is a core skill for officers involved in compliance and enforcement. This practical course focuses on the structure and content of professional reports, including how to describe events factually, record actions taken, and prepare material that supports legal or regulatory action.


Key Learnings

  • Structuring professional reports
  • Writing clearly and objectively
  • Ensuring accuracy and legal defensibility
  • Common report writing pitfalls and how to avoid them


Facilitator

Paul Kelly, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers

Paul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team. Paul prepares and delivers workshops, briefings and seminars on behalf of Norman Waterhouse to councils on regulatory matters, civil enforcement and prosecution proceedings dealing with a range of legislations.
 
The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.  
 
Please email training@lga.sa.gov.au to express your interest in this training. The program is scheduled to begin in July 2025, and we will notify you as soon as the schedule is finalised.
 

Upcoming Short Courses

There are currently no openings available for this course.