ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Environmental and Regulatory Services Team as a casual
Animal Shelter Attendant. Our animal shelter keeps lost, stray and abandoned animals safe until their owners are found and we aim to rehome all animals that are surrendered or not reclaimed by their owners after the required legal impound time period.
On a typical day our Animal Attendants will:
- Assist in the provision of a professional shelter facility;
- Assist customers both in person and over the phone;
- Assist in a wide range of enquiries, assist pet owners to meet their legislative requirements as pet owners and provide advice/education as necessary;
- Assist in animal management, including animal care, transportation, microchipping, returning animals to owners, rehoming and euthanasia;
- Maintain accurate records, registers and databases.
To be successful in this role you must be:
- Resilient - whilst we do lots of amazing work in the community in rehoming and reuniting animals, we also have to make the tough decisions and euthanise; not only if they are suffering from severe illnesses or are a danger to humans and animals but sometime due to capacity and likelihood of rehoming.
- Confident in dog handling - we deal with lots of large dogs who need firm handling. Experience of using an animal snare pole would be advantageous.
- Pro-active - this role will be required to work alone at the shelter
- Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical/full functional assessment.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment type: Casual
Salary (exclusive of super): Casual hourly rate of $37.29 per hour (inclusive of the 25% casual loading)
Benefits:
- PPE provided
- Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
- Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
- Career development opportunities
- Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous employee assistance program
- Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Raphael Campbell, Animal Shelter Team Leader on 6581 8112.
Interested in Applying?
Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the poisition description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.
You will find the position description when you apply for the role.
You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.
Applications Close: We assess applications as we receive them and may choose to close this advert early if the role is successfully filled before Tuesday 19 August at 11:30pm.
Notes:
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.
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