Animal Care Attendant

6 months ago


Townsville, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

TownsvilleCity Council is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

We arecommitted to creating value by growing Townsville through drivingeconomic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.

Ourorganisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle forour residents and visitors through events, providing recreationalfacilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, whilecreating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We leadcreation of a city for this and future generations by focusing onour transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social,financial and environmental shocks.

We are aCouncil led by our community to create an exciting and dynamicfuture.

TownsvilleCity Council is growing Townsville.

Aboutthe role

The AnimalCare Attendant is responsible for assisting the Animal Shelter Teamto provide care and basic animal health to animals housed at theshelter such as; cleaning and maintaining animal shelterfacilities, feeding and watering, bathing and grooming animalsunder the supervision of the Coordinator AnimalShelter. In this role you will also assist in therehoming of animals, by providing face to face interaction andcustomer service with the intention to ensure animals are returnedhome and ensure animals in the shelter are taken careof.

Aboutyou

To beconsidered for this role you will have a Certificate II inCompanion Animal Services or similar, as well as the ability toverbally and visually identify and describe animals, for instancethe colours, sizes and breeds of different species. You will haveexperience in animal care and handling skills and also the abilityto listen, understand and empathise with others. You will have towork in a fast-paced environment and make basic sound decisionsbased on animal hygiene and welfare. You will be available to workon a roster as reasonably required including weekends and publicholidays. A Current ‘C’ class drivers licence andBasic First Aid is essential.

Forfurther information review the Position Description and/or clickApply. 

Applicationsshould be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a CoverLetter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic andwork experience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

Closing Date:11.45pm Tuesday 3 October 2023

What WeOffer

Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program Active Family Social Club Flexible working arrangements

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply

If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact fora confidential discussion.



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