Trainee Animal Care Services

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Under close supervision, this position undertakes a competency-based traineeship to develop a range of skills in animal care through formal and on the job learning activities. This position will assist the Animal Care and Adoption Centre team in providing care and basic animal health to animals housed at the shelter. This position consists of completing a 2-year Certificate III in Animal Care Services at UQ Skills. For more information on the qualification through UQ Skills, please follow the below link: Certificate III in Animal Care Services - UQ Skills - University of Queensland. This position will commence in February 2026.

• Willingness to be part of, and promote, a positive safety culture whilst adhering to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Minimum completed of Year 10 with passes in English and Mathematics.
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers' licence (or ability to obtain).
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to undertake the requirements to successfully complete the associated qualification.

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. In your resume, please discuss your previous work experience and any certificates/qualifications you have completed. If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Jodie (Coordinator Animal Care & Adoption Centre) on 07 4773 8703.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Monday 6 October 2025.

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

Townsville City Council sincerely appreciates the funding received through the Queensland Government's First Start Program initiative, which supports the Council in offering this traineeship opportunity.

• The 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 hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Trainee Animal Care_PD.pdf