Animal Shelter Assistant

6 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

At Townsville City Council, we strive to create a thriving community for our residents and visitors. Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets, including water and wastewater networks, bridges, drainage systems, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues, and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle through events, recreational facilities, environmental protection, and heritage preservation. Our goal is to create a city that is resilient to social, financial, and environmental shocks.

As a Animal Care Attendant, you will play a vital role in assisting the Animal Shelter Team in providing care and basic animal health services. This includes cleaning and maintaining animal shelter facilities, feeding and watering animals, bathing and grooming under the supervision of the Coordinator Animal Shelter.

You will also be responsible for assisting in the rehousing of animals, providing face-to-face interaction and customer service to ensure animals are returned home safely. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning and maintaining animal shelter facilities
  • Feeding and watering animals
  • Bathing and grooming animals under supervision
  • Assisting in the rehousing of animals

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • A Certificate II in Companion Animal Services or similar qualification
  • The ability to verbally and visually identify and describe animals
  • Experience in animal care and handling skills
  • The ability to listen, understand, and empathise with others

Additional benefits include:

  • Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
  • 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
  • Active Family Social Club
  • Flexible working arrangements

Townsville City Council is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.



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