Animal Attendant
1 week ago
Casual Animal Attendants - $37.78 hourly rate plus weekend and public holiday penalty rates
- Applications being accepted now for immediate start*
- Diverse and hands on roll making positive impact to the lives of animals
**About Baw Baw Shire Council**
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
**About the Role**
Casual Animal Attendant duties include;
- day to day care of cats, dogs and occasional livestock, including the provision of exercise and enrichment to ensure animal wellbeing.
- ensuring animal housing areas, equipment and the facility are cleaned and maintained at high standards for a safe and healthy work environment.
- assess, monitor, and report on the health of animals in our care including assisting with veterinary care, transporting animals to vet appointments, and administering medication.
- administration including maintaining our internal database, website, and all relevant records.
- deliver exceptional customer service and assist in the adoption program, reuniting animals with their owners, liaising with rescue groups, internal service teams.
- ensure compliance with the Code of Practice for the Operation of Shelters and Pounds.
Casual Animal Attendant duties include;
- day to day care of cats, dogs and occasional livestock, including the provision of exercise and enrichment to ensure animal wellbeing.
- ensuring animal housing areas, equipment and the facility are cleaned and maintained at high standards for a safe and healthy work environment.
- assess, monitor, and report on the health of animals in our care including assisting with veterinary care, transporting animals to vet appointments, and administering medication.
- administration including maintaining our internal database, website, and all relevant records.
- deliver exceptional customer service and assist in the adoption program, reuniting animals with their owners, liaising with rescue groups, internal service teams.
- ensure compliance with the Code of Practice for the Operation of Shelters and Pounds.
**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._
