Animal Attendant - Shelter Care & Adoptions (Casual)

Shelters; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Mental health support

Staff parking

Training & development

Discounts on pet products

Meaningful work for animal welfare

Job summary

RSPCA NSW in New South Wales is seeking dedicated Animal Attendants for our Illawarra Shelter. This casual role focuses on providing daily care, maintaining clean living spaces, feeding, grooming and recording information for each animal. You will support veterinary teams and assist with adoptions.

Join a passionate Animal Operations team and contribute to welfare, rehabilitation and finding loving homes for animals in our care.

Qualifications

• A Certificate II or above in Animal Care or related fields is preferred.
• Experience in an animal welfare organisation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional animal care and create a safe, consistent environment for animals.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in animal accommodation and surrounding areas.
• Feed, groom, and maintain accurate records for each animal.
• Assist veterinary teams with medication administration and consultations.
• Engage with the public and facilitate the adoption process confidently.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Resilience under pressure

Written English

Education

Certificate II in Animal Care

Job description

RSPCA NSW in New South Wales is seeking dedicated Animal Attendants for our Illawarra Shelter. This casual role focuses on providing daily care, maintaining clean living spaces, feeding, grooming and recording information for each animal. You will support veterinary teams and assist with adoptions.

Join a passionate Animal Operations team and contribute to welfare, rehabilitation and finding loving homes for animals in our care.