Kennel Hand

If you are passionate about animal welfare and making a difference to your community, this could well be the role for you.

Based at the DAS facility in Symonston, Kennel Hands are responsible for the day-to-day welfare and health of the animals held within the DAS facility. This will involve cleaning the facility, conducting health checks, feeding, and administering medication, attending to minor wounds and abrasions, exercise and preparing enrichment activities.

As a member of Domestic Animal Services, you will be required to manage multiple issues, and effectively and efficiently prioritising work. You will work collaboratively in a team environment and support senior leaders with the overall management of the facility, including activities relating to the welfare of animals in the care of the service, and the safety of visitors whilst visiting the facility.

You will contribute to the development, achievement and continuous improvement of team objectives and plans to ensure DAS meets community standards and expectations.

**Eligibility/other requirements**:This is an identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

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**How to apply**:Please provide a response to each of the Selection Criteria (no more than 350 words per criteria), a current resume, and contact details of two referees. The Selection Criteria is found under 'What you require' in the Position Description.

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**Note**:
This is an identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.