Temporary Full-Time | 38 hours per week
Weekly Rate: $1,572.43–$1,713.95 + allowances and super
(Temporary position until 1 February 2027)
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
What You’ll Do
As Pound Supervisor, you’ll be the driving force behind the daily operations of the Orange City Council Pound, overseeing the smooth, safe and efficient running of the facility, including:
- Leading a committed team, driving daily operations, staff coordination and maintaining a safe, well‑run facility.
- Overseeing exceptional animal care — from welfare and behaviour assessments to rehoming, microchipping and vet coordination.
- Delivering compassionate, high‑quality customer service, supporting the community through often sensitive situations.
- Managing facility standards, including cleaning, compliance, risk management, data accuracy and reporting.
- Keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes, including rosters, purchasing, budgeting support, record‑keeping and social media platform updates.
View the full Position Description by clicking
HERE (this link will work on the Orange City Council website)
Skills/Experience
To be successful in this position you will need:
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
- Desirable: Certificate IV Companion Animal Services, Accredited Authorised Identifier and Euthanasia qualification
What can we offer?
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Free access to EAP services for you and your family
- Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
Apply today! Applications Close: Sunday 8 March 2026
If you have any queries relating to this role, call Manager – Compliance, Greg Perry on 0429 577 258.
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
