Detector Dog Kennel Attendant/transport Driver

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

APS 3 - $66,422 - $74,302 per annum plus superannuation
- Biosecurity Operations Division
- Sydney, NSW
- _Seeking dedicated kennel attendants/transport drivers to join a new team at our kennel facility in Sydney - 10 roles available (full-time and part-time). _
- _Unique opportunity to care for our detector dogs while also providing essential transport services. _
- _Seeking people who possess direct experience in the housing & welfare of working dogs as well as a passion for their welfare and enrichment_.

**Who we are**
Cargo & Conveyance Policy & Detection Capability is responsible for determining, developing and enabling the strategies, regulatory frameworks, tactics and interventions that manage biosecurity and other risks within the transport and trade pathways into Australia. This pathway brings together how the department detects and responds to biosecurity risk and non-compliance, including through deploying surveillance and verification tools and capabilities such as detector dog teams and x-rays. The branch sets operational policy for the biosecurity clearance of all air and sea cargo, conveyances and ports, seasonal pests and policy assessment related matters.

Detection Capability is responsible for improving the effectiveness of the Biosecurity Operations Division by providing detection, system, legislative and policy capability. The section provides centralised expertise, coordination, management, and resource capability through a range of services for consistent use across the division. The section is responsible for detection technology including x-ray and Detector Dogs. The provision of kennelling services plays a key role in the delivery of national detector dog capability.

**The Jobs**
As a Detector Dog Kennel Attendant/Transport Driver your duties will include, but are not limited to:

- observing and reporting on health and/or behavioural abnormalities in our dogs
- providing a range of suitable fitness and enrichment activities for our dogs as directed
- cleaning kennels and yards
- conducting canine health maintenance including washing, nail clipping, ear cleaning and administering oral medications
- transporting detector dogs to work locations (Airport/Mail Facility) utilising a range of vehicles including a large van and/or a ute and dog trailer combination
- transporting dogs to veterinary services as required
- safely loading and unloading dogs in and out of vehicles
- maintaining husbandry logs and kennel records
- monitoring and reporting on the facilities general maintenance requirements
- stock control, obtaining quotes and placing orders, collecting goods and reconciling expenses
- attending daily team briefings.

**Please note** that this recruitment process will be used to fill **ten positions at our Banksmeadow Kennel Facility in Sydney**. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
We are looking for people who have:

- experience handling and caring for working dogs in a kennel environment
- a sound knowledge and understanding of canine behaviour and interaction
- experience transporting animals and/or operating large transport vehicles is desirable

**Eligibility and other requirements**
The successful applicants must:

- hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence
- note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work
- wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy
- wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures.

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