All Rounder

_**As we continue to rebuild our team post Covid we are looking for awesome people to come work with our really awesome guests - of the four legged kind**_

We are looking for **Outstanding Animal Care people **who have great customer service skills and who love variety in their day.

**Do you have 2 plus years experience in an Animal Care Industry?**

**Do you like to have variety in your job?**

Are you as comfortable working with those that have 2 legs as you are with those that have 4?

This **"All Rounder" Role** will see you working between 4 - 6 days a week (at least one day on the weekend) for the successful applicants.

You will be as comfortable in the office (Office Admin Team) supporting our 2 legged customers as you are cleaning up, feeding, bathing and exercising (Kennel Attendant) our 4 legged guests.

And to top it all off you are also an awesome, safe driver who has excellent dog handling skills and is confident to drive in all weather conditions (with starts as early as 4.30am) through the Melbourne suburbs and city streets (K9 Kab Driver). We said it had variety
- **So what can we offer you**:_
- Stable working environment with consistently rostered hours.
- A position in a busy team and business - you will never be twiddling your thumbs - there is always something to do
- Competitive salary and staff discounts.
- A well-organized business environment with a state-of-the-art software system
- A great work atmosphere with a fun, friendly, hard-working team and a great client base.
- **What we would like to see from you**:_
- Attention to detail (it might just be your middle name),
- Quality control, maintaining standards and ensuring compliance to company polices & procedures,
- Enthusiasm, initiative and developed interpersonal skills,
- You work well in a team environment
- Have confidence (once trained) to complete tasks on your own and work independently,
- Exceedingly high levels of customer care,
- Time management, and computer literacy - fast and accurate typing capabilities are desirable,
- Excellent communication skills,
- Organizational and problem-solving skills,
- A high level of motivation to be the best in this role,
- A real customer service focus with the aim of encouraging repeat business,
- High integrity & strong work ethic,
- Considerable experience with dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds (your own dogs at home is not enough for this role)
- Composure under stress and pressure is essential,
- The ability to think outside the box,
- A knowledge of dog breeds, their behaviours and understanding their needs,
- You have your own reliable transport with a clean driving history and a full license (must be over 25 years old for vehicle insurance purposes),
- Live within 30 minutes driving distance of the Frankston / Mornington area - petrol is expensive and commuting is not fun so please consider this point very carefully.

This will be a permanent role of 32 hours per week (either part time or casual - happy to discuss with you different options). This will consist of full days and half days. A set roster will be provided for 2 weeks in advance. Additional hours may be available, especially during Peak Periods, if you desire that.

Once trained your days work will be either working 80% of you time in the kennels with the dogs, and 20% of your time working in the office in a Customer Service role or working on the K9 Kab - our pick up and delivery service. You will need to be physically fit, mentally fit and have a great sense of humour.

If you share our love for dogs and appreciate communication with other people, this is a place for you to build a rewarding career.

**It is a MUST that you have a minimum of 2 years work history in the animal care industry** (working with dogs, or other large animals like horses or cattle), we are looking for a great team fit but your **must have competent dog/animal handling skills**. Your customer service and office administration skills should also be well established.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 32 per week

**Salary**: From $28.46 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Our company has the necessary Covid Safe plans and functions even through lockdowns as an essential service in the area of animal welfare.

Application Question(s):

- Please confirm that you live within 30 minutes drive from the Frankston / Mornington Area?
- Please confirm that you have full availability to work all days of the week and at least one day on the weekend - limited availability will not work for this role - thank you

**Experience**:

- Animal Care Industry: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person