Animal Welfare Worker

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Murdoch University Full time

About The Team

The animal welfare team consists of a team leader and four team members that work closely together in maintaining hospital hygiene standards by supporting several services across the hospital.

Your New Role

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

Your Key responsibilities will include
- Assist with the cleaning and daily maintenance of hospital areas including cages, runs, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and other areas as directed.
- Wash and sterilise equipment including surgical instruments, clinical apparatuses used, food preparation utensils and other equipment as directed.
- Assist with the feeding, bathing and general welfare of animals within the hospital area, as directed.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Month) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $59,148 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page

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

Selection Criteria:

- Animal handling experience and care.
- Previous experience and/or training, in cleaning and sterilisation of surgical equipment.
- An ability to maintain a clean and hygienic veterinary hospital.
- Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
- Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Sally Marshall, Animal Welfare Leader,

and quote JR104025 as the reference.

Applications Close on 4th July 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

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



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