Animal Care Support Specialist

1 week ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

At Townsville City Council, we strive to create a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

We are committed to growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains over $7 billion worth of community assets, including water and wastewater networks, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues, and more.

The Animal Care Support Specialist is responsible for assisting the Animal Shelter Team to provide care and basic animal health to animals housed at the shelter. This includes cleaning and maintaining animal shelter facilities, feeding and watering, bathing and grooming animals under the supervision of the Coordinator Animal Shelter.

This role requires you to have a Certificate II in Companion Animal Services or similar, as well as the ability to verbally and visually identify and describe animals. You will have experience in animal care and handling skills, and the ability to listen, understand, and empathise with others.

You will work in a fast-paced environment and make basic sound decisions based on animal hygiene and welfare. You will be available to work on a roster as reasonably required, including weekends and public holidays. A Current 'C' class drivers licence and Basic First Aid is essential.

We offer a range of benefits, including 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, and Flexible working arrangements.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans.

Please note that this role requires you to attach your Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience, and relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

Estimated salary: AU$60,000 - AU$80,000 per annum.



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