Animal Aide

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

We have an opportunity for self-motivated and experienced individuals to join our team at new Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) in Glendenning.

We are seeking to fill:

- 1 x permanent, full-time role
- various casual roles

The rostered days for this role are between Monday - Sunday.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Relevant qualifications in an appropriate field
- Demonstrated customer service experience or administration experience with both telephone and face-to-face inquiries in a fast-paced and high-volume area
- Demonstrated a high level of experience in handling and working with companion animals
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
- Current Class “C” driver’s licence.

**Desirable**:

- Sound knowledge of all relevant Acts, Regulations, and Guidelines of the Companion Animals Act 1998
- Authority to implant microchips
- Ability to drive a manual vehicle.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Permanent, full-time role
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,175.30 per week
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight.

Casual roles
- An hourly rate applies at $30.9289 (Grade 5, entry level) plus 25% casual loading and

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

**Position description**

Click **here **to view or download the position description.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

**Closing date: Friday 16 June 2023, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Karen Marsh on 9839 5164**

Internal ref: BCC1232 and Casuals