Animal Transport Driver

2 weeks ago

Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia The Lost Dogs Home Full time
Job Overview

WORK TYPE:

  • Casual
    LOCATION:
  • Cranbourne
    JOB TYPE:
  • Shelter and Animal Attendant
    DATE POSTED:
  • 23 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
    APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

Casual Animal Ambulance Driver (shift work including overnights)

About us:


The Lost Dogs' Home is one of Victoria's most iconic animal welfare organisations, caring for around 15,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats each year, as our vision is giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of these animals and the community.

About the role:

This integral role is critical to our success as a leading animal welfare organisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that domestic animals and livestock are safely transported to the appropriate holding facility.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Receiving callouts via the council's afterhours service and acknowledging them promptly,
  • Attending to stray, contained, or injured animals, including large domestic animals and livestock within an allocated area,
  • Confidently handling all animals to ensure their safety and welfare,
  • Liaising with members of the public, council representatives, and other external stakeholders, including the police and veterinary clinics, both in person and via telephone,
  • Accurate report writing, with a strong focus on attention to detail,
  • Checking and maintaining equipment and vehicle.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Certificate in Animal Studies and/or relevant qualifications (desired),
  • A current driver's licence, held for over 1 year, with a proven track record of safe driving,
  • Excellent animal handling skills including confidence with highrisk dogs and livestock,
  • Experience working with animals in a sheltertype environment (desired),
  • Flexibility to work after various hours, overnight, weekends and/or public holidays,
  • Have a good telephone manner, strong verbal and written communication skills,
  • Strong selfmotivation and confidence to work alone at night, travelling varying distances within set contractual response times,
  • Exceptional customer service and problemsolving skills,
  • A passion for animal welfare.

What we can offer you

  • Fantastic career development and opportunities to gain skills in the diverse field of shelter work,
  • Attractive hourly rates and penalty rates for afterhours and weekend work,
  • Discounts and benefits at our vet clinic, Frank Samways,
  • Unique and supportive work environment, surrounded by animals
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including an onsite counselling service.

_ The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks__._

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