Safe Animal Transportation Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAnimal Full time

Job Title:

Ambulance Animal Transport Specialist

This vital role is crucial to the success of an animal welfare organisation.

You will be responsible for ensuring the safe transport of domestic animals and livestock to appropriate holding facilities.

  1. Receiving jobs via the council's after-hours service and acknowledging them in a timely manner
  2. Attending to stray, contained, injured and wandering large domestic animals and livestock within your allocated area
  3. Confidently handling all animals to ensure their safety and welfare
  4. Liaising with members of the public, council representatives and other external stakeholders, including the police and veterinary clinics, both in person and via telephone
  5. Accurate report writing, with a strong focus on attention to detail
  6. Checking and maintaining equipment and vehicle

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Certificate in Animal Studies and/or relevant qualifications (desired)
  • A current drivers' licence, held for over 1 year, with a proven track record of safe driving
  • Excellent animal handling skills including confidence with high risk dogs and livestock
  • Experience working with animals in a shelter type environment (desired)
  • Flexibility to work after various hours, overnight, weekends and/or public holidays
  • Have a good telephone manner, strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong self-motivation and confidence to work alone at night, travelling varying distances within set contractual response times
  • Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills
  • A passion for animal welfare

About our culture:

We cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections, both professionally and socially.

We offer:

  • A purposeful animal welfare career
  • Fantastic career development and opportunities
  • Discounts at our general practice clinic
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to the Foster Care Program
  • A unique and friendly working environment surrounded by animals
  • Rewarding work with animals in need of a forever home

The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.

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