Animal Attendant - Coffs Harbour Shelter

Shelters; Coffs Harbour; Sur place; AUD 30 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid parental leave

Mental health support

Staff parking

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on products

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

RSPCA NSW is seeking dedicated Animal Care Attendants to provide daily care and welfare management for animals in our shelters and rehabilitation sites. You will play a key role in maintaining clean, safe spaces, delivering food and enrichment, and supporting veterinary care and behavioural adoption efforts.

Join a compassionate team at a leading animal welfare charity in NSW, with opportunities for training, development and on-site public interaction in a varied role.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Animal Care or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 months animal handling experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Physical fitness and emotional resilience.

Responsabilités

• Deliver exceptional animal care in accordance with shelter standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and disease control of animal areas.
• Ensure welfare through daily interaction, exercise and enrichment.
• Administer food, grooming and veterinary support for animals.
• Assist with behaviour modification, adoption and public education.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical fitness

Emotional resilience

Formation

Animal Care qualification

Description du poste

About RSPCA NSW

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

Why Work For Us?

• A broad range of leave entitlements, including generous paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks paid)
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
• Generous discount on products and services, including pet food, retail and vet clinic products and services
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role
• Staff parking and a newly renovated work environment
• Competitive salary based on qualifications/experience
• Join a dedicated, supportive team at RSPCA NSW
• Contribute to animal welfare and make a real impact
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Variety in work with both on-site and public interaction.

Deliver care and welfare management for animals at RSPCA NSW shelters.

Join the RSPCA NSW Team as an Animal Care Attendant!

Are you passionate about animals and ready to make a difference? The RSPCA NSW is looking for dedicated Animal Care Attendants to provide the highest levels of daily care and welfare management for animals in our shelters and rehabilitation sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional animal care in accordance with RSPCA NSW Shelter Standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and disease control of all animal areas.
• Ensure welfare through daily interaction, exercise, and enrichment.
• Administer food, grooming, and veterinary support for animals.
• Assist with behaviour modification, adoption, and public education.

What You'll Need:

• Qualification in Animal Care or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 months animal handling experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Physical fitness and emotional resilience.