Animal Care Officer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you love working with animals? Are you looking for the next step in your animal career?

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Science Department is seeking an Animal Care officer to supervise the CIT Dog Day Care program and manage the welfare of a range of companion animals used for teaching.

You will be self-motivated, a great communicator, and able to supervise animal attendant staff and animals in a busy work environment. You will have experience working in an animal care setting, including working with dogs in particular.

The duties of the position are:

- Oversee the operations of CIT Dog Day care including:

- Animal welfare
- Dog group play
- Student work experience
- Recordkeeping and client service
- Maintain animal welfare including providing general care and enrichment to all animals on site, including but not limited to dogs, cats, fish and chickens.
- Prepare for and service classes across the CIT Science department, liaise with teaching staff for requirements.
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders for animal provision for teaching purposes, provide a high level of customer service.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of the use of animals for teaching purposes, including Animal Ethics Committee requirements. Comply with legislative requirements.
- Manage stock levels of consumables and equipment. Assist with maintenance of equipment, carry out minor repairs and maintenance.
- Ability to work flexible hours to tend to animal welfare including weekend and public holidays as required.
- This position does involve direct supervision of animal attendants in the CIT Dog Day Care program.

**Eligibility/other requirements**:

- Certificate III in Animal Care and/or Certificate IV in Animal behaviour and training
- Experience in managing dog behaviour in group settings.

**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency. Temporary employment offered as a result of this advertisement may lead to permanency/promotion as per the Public Sector Management Standards, Section 14 - Direct appointment of employee - general, and Section 20 - Direct promotion - general and CIT Enterprise Agreements.

Please provide a current curriculum vitae including copies of any qualifications, as well as contact details for two referees.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

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