Animal Attendant

Are you an experienced Animal Attendant who wants to work in a unique organisation and care for animals in need?

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful: Together We Change Lives.

**About the role**

Provide vital help to all creatures great and small by caring for and attending to all animals in the care of RSPCA Qld Townsville Shelter by performing a wide range of duties using best practice in animal husbandry. This role is a fixed-term, 4-month contract with the possibility to extend.
- Working alongside a team of staff and volunteers to ensure animal welfare is a top priority.
- Providing exceptional levels of care to animals including general husbandry, dietary requirements and enrichment.
- Assisting in animal health examinations and administering routine veterinary preventative treatments and medications.
- Ensuring high standards of shelter cleanliness/hygiene.
- Providing training and behaviour modification for animals in care using positive, reward-based techniques.
- The ongoing communication of animal health, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Coordination and training of volunteers and participating in peer mentoring.
- Collaborating with and working closely with other departments at RSPCA and external agencies to ensure the needs of the animal are met.
- Assisting in the animal adoption process.
- Assisting in admission, care and reclaim of domestic animals straying in the community on behalf of the Regional Council.
- Ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is employed when updating individual animal shelter records and communicating with other departments and agencies and.
- Ensuring customers comply with Local Council By-Laws.

Our Animal Attendants primarily work with our domestic animals, including dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets.

**Who are we looking for?**
- Certificate II or III in animal-related studies would be an advantage.
- Experience in animal husbandry and animal handling; verbally and visually identifying and describing animals body language.
- A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving the long-term goals of the RSPCA Qld.
- Excellent organisational skills, time management and the ability to cope in high pressure situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good conflict resolution skills.
- Minimum age 18 years old.
- Available to work on at least two of the following days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Additional mid-week shifts may be available but the focus of this role will be at the weekend.

**Benefits and culture**
- Access to counselling and mental health support services, Paid parental leave, Flexible Working Arrangements, Companion Animal leave and Study leave.
- Free animal adoption options, staff discounts with retailers, free pet vaccines, 40% off Royal Canin pet food, boarding options and much more.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support your professional development.
- Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care.
- Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals.

**Equity**

We are an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or experience, to join our diverse team.

**How to apply**

**Please include a copy of your resume and cover letter.