animal attendant trainee

6 days ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Employment Matters Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

A Traineeship Opportunity - South Burnett Regional Council:

Kickstart your career in animal care by applying for this outstanding Traineeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.

The Kingaroy based opportunity will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 2nd February, 2026 and will include the completion of a Cert III in Animal Care Services.

The Benefits:

The benefits include:

  • Paid on-site training.
  • A recognised qualification.
  • A 9-day fortnight work roster.
  • 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
  • Access to Corporate memberships.
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes.

Who Should Apply:

The position is offered under the Queensland Government's First Start initiative to provide increased opportunity for specific and diverse groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities.

The Duties:

Reporting to the Regulatory Services Coordinator, the Trainees will perform a diverse range of duties which will include:

  • Assist with day-to-day activities in the care of animals within the Council's South Burnett Animal Management Centre.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients.
  • Complete Cert III in Animal Care Services.
  • Maintain a record of training achieved.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace.
  • Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed.

The Requirements:

  • Minimum successful completion of year 10.
  • A commitment to learn new skills and complete formal qualifications.
  • Sound comprehension and numeracy skills.
  • The ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
  • Sound communication skills
  • Proven team player qualities.
  • A minimum current "C" class driver licence.
  • A commitment to safety in the workplace

Additional Application Requirements: 

The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include:

  • All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC

Only those applicants who complete the questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage.

  • Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire.

Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress to the next stage.

Pre-employment Assessments:

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.

To Apply:

Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website by Friday 10th October, 2025.

Enquiries:

Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on or Edson on

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