Kennel Attendant

**Clerk Grade 1/2**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Menai**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Kennel Attendant** to be part of our Dog Unit team. The position of kennel attendant provides maintenance and care of canines (from birth to 8 years of age) housed within the kennel complex. The Kennel Attendant provides a daily service to canines including the allocation of food/equipment, exercising, kennel cleaning/hygiene and ensuring the health/care of all Police canines comply with the requirements of the Department of Primary Industry and the guidelines and processes of the Dog Unit.

An opportunity to work as part of a small team responsible for the day to day management and welfare of the NSW Police Force canines.

Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences recorded on their driving history within the last six (6) months or NSW Police Force Bronze Certification.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination; and
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Using examples from your own kennelling experience please detail what your daily duties entail and how you prioritise your tasks to ensure you meet stringent deadlines.

**Target Question 2**:
Please provide details of your experience working with large high drive canines. What specific needs did they have and how were you able to manage them?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Chief Inspector Robert Danks via (02) 9541 9756 **or** Sophia Spaccavento via (02) 9541 9773**.
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.