Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a dedicatedAnimal Shelter Administration Officerto provide essential administrative support to our Council Animal Shelter. This role ensures smooth daily operations, accurate record-keeping, and excellent customer service while contributing to the welfare of animals and the satisfaction of our community.
About the Role
As the Animal Shelter Administration Officer, you will:
- Maintain accurate records on animal health, wellbeing, and behaviour.
- Coordinate registrations, adoptions, and other shelter activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for telephone and in-person enquiries, delivering professional and courteous customer service.
- Support administrative processes such as event coordination, procurement, and shelter reporting.
- Collaborate with the Animal Shelter team to ensure effective, safe, and efficient shelter operations.
What We’re Looking For
You will have:
- NSW Class C Driver’s Licence and a Working With Children Check.
- Qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience in data entry, administrative systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate initiative.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 2nd February 2026.
- Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package:$69,785 - $73,858 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work:Part Time working 17.5 hours per week. across a 7 day spread (including public holidays).Work hours span 5.00am - 10:00pm to support the operational needs of the Animal Shelter.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Jeremy Bennett, Team Leader Animal Shelter,JBennett@ssc.nsw.gov.aufor any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner,JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.aucan assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
