Animal Care Attendant

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision : A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose : Grow Townsville

Our Values : Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Animal Shelter Team to provide care and basic animal health to animals housed at the shelter such as cleaning and maintaining animal shelter facilities, feeding and watering, bathing and grooming animals under the supervision of the Coordinator Animal Shelter.

About You

Our ideal applicant will have :

  • Cert II in Companion Animal Services or similar desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to verbally and visually identify and describe animals, for instance the colours, sizes and breeds of different species
  • Demonstrated experience in animal care, behaviour & handling skills
  • Ability to listen, understand and empathise with others
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make basic sound decisions based on animal hygiene and welfare.
  • Ability to work on a roster as reasonably required including weekends and public holidays
  • Current 'C' class drivers licence
  • Basic First Aid training mandatory

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description.

Closing Date : 11.45pm, Tuesday September 2025.

What We Offer

Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven yearsSalary Sacrifice opportunitiesLearning and Development opportunitiesFitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businessesEmployee Assistance ProgramThe Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.

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