Kennel Attendant

**Company Description**:
**About Us**

The racing world is not just exciting, it brings communities together across the state. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is at the centre of this world and more than 24,000 people choose to join us in our quest to forge a sustainable future for racing in WA.

As well as controlling thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia, RWWA operates the TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call centre and online betting services.

Exciting opportunities await at our unique business We prioritize values that drive success - respect, accountability, connection, and excellence. Join us in an environment where hard work is balanced with fun.

**The Opportunity**

Our Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) team in the Southern River location are in search of a live in Kennel Attendant to facilitate the rehoming of retired greyhounds and the positive branding & portrayal of GAP.

This position will require you to live on site at our facility in Southern River and we will cover full rental costs and reasonable utilities. (Electricity and Water)

This rewarding opportunity is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kennel area and care of retired greyhounds. May be required to assist in the positive branding and portrayal of GAP, including communication with external stakeholders and through events.

**_ A day in this role could see you:_**
- Manage general kennel cleanliness and follow procedures in the Animal Handling Manual
- Cleaning all animal areas, both internal and external
- Cleaning of animal equipment
- Adhere to all quarantine processes
- Update dog board with current am and pm food quantities and medication as required
- Walking/exercising animals where appropriate
- Assisting with an animal’s medical or behavioural rehabilitation
- Handling animals following behaviourist instructions
- Feeding and medicating animals as per instructions and recording medication on kennel cards
- Moving or relocating animals when necessary
- Responding to individual animal needs as they arise
- Ensure interactions with each animal are recorded in writing and brought to the attention of the GAP Management team
- When required transfer greyhounds to vets and return to GAP
- Maintain accurate records for handover to GAP Management Team, and record in ASM as require

**Qualifications**:
**About You**
- An ABN and relevant insurances is essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong ability to work in a team and independently
- Attention to detail and accuracy in the execution of work
- Experience working in a kennel environment
- Demonstrated experience with kennel cleaning and animal feeding
- Experience administering medication, worming, flea treatments

**Additional Information**:
**What are you waiting for?**

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

**Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.**
- At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly._
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply._

**We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.