Animal Welfare Worker

1 week ago


Perth, Australia Murdoch University Full time

Fixed Term Full Time
- Classification | HEW0202 $57k - $59k plus 17% employer superannuation contributions
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- Ref: JR102908

About Us

At Murdoch, we pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant workplace. We are committed to the recruitment and development of skilled and passionate people, who want to make a difference to the world around them. With more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff across three campuses in the Perth area as well as centres in Singapore and Dubai, Murdoch has an ambitious agenda both locally and internationally.

Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia, and its prestigious teaching hospital

The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University

provides the clinical facility that enables students to have clinical hands-on opportunity. It also provides a service to the community through its team of specialists who oversee the care and treatment of all animals referred to the hospital.

We aim to provide an environment where high professional and clinical standards are tempered with genuine care and compassion. Our team at The Animal Hospital are passionate about animals, from the first person you see at reception to the highly qualified specialists. We are fear-free certified and practice low stress handling in our clinic.

About the Role

The key purpose of this role is to provide high quality hygiene service and assist with the care and safe handling of animals at The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University

What you’ll bring to this role
- Animal handling experience
- Ability to work and contribute to a team environment
- Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines
- Completion of a Certificate in Animal Care

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration
- Paid leave entitlements
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program
- On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

To Apply
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Position contact: Dee Marchesi, Clinical Operations Manager

Closing date: 13th September 2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.



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