Animal Shelter Officer

**INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS**

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

**Animal Shelter Officer**

**Salary**:$70,960.77 per annum
**Closing**:Friday 28 February 2025
**Full time - Permanent**

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Animal Shelter has a permanent position available for someone who is motivated, reliable, energetic and willing to provide a high standard of domestic animal care.

The Animal Shelter cares for around 2,000 lost and surrendered animals per year with a strong record of finding new homes for our animals or reuniting them with their loved ones. Your commitment to the best animal welfare outcomes is rewarded with industry leading pay rates and conditions, personal and professional development opportunities and the knowledge that you are helping to keep our community and domestic animals safe.

Key tasks include:

- Cleaning, medicating, feeding and assessing animals
- Providing a high level of customer service to the community
- Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and disease control
- Educating the community about animal care and wellbeing
- Administration duties including record keeping

If you have completed or are working towards a relevant certificate in an animal field such as vet nursing or animal control and regulation, have experience in handling and caring for animals, and are committed to implementing contemporary animal welfare practices, this may be the role for you

For further information about this position, please contact Tameka Saville, Coordinator Animal Shelter on (03) 5832 5295.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.