Animal Attendant X 2

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates for weekend shifts

RDO every fortnight

38-hour working week

12% superannuation

Training and development support

Fitness Passport and wellbeing program

Job summary

Blacktown City Council invites applications for an Animal Attendant at the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre. You will feed and care for animals, maintain kennels and cattery areas, monitor health and behaviour, and assist customers seeking lost pets.

The role supports animal welfare and responsible pet ownership within a collaborative team. Work is with veterinarians, volunteers and rescue partners, with ongoing learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals and clean kennels and cattery areas
• Monitor animal health and behaviour and follow quarantine procedures
• Maintain accurate records and report welfare concerns
• Assist customers seeking lost pets or identifying animals in care

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) cares for companion animals and helps them find safe, permanent homes. As an Animal Attendant, you are part of the team that keeps the centre running day to day while giving animals the care, attention and support they need.

You feed animals, clean and maintain kennels and cattery areas, monitor animal health and behaviour, and follow quarantine and disinfection procedures. You help move animals through the centre, assist with health checks and treatments, maintain accurate records, and report welfare concerns. You also work with customers looking for lost pets or identifying animals in care.

Working closely with staff, veterinarians, volunteers and rescue partners, you help create positive outcomes for animals and the community. Your work supports responsible pet ownership, promotes animal welfare and helps ensure every animal is treated humanely while in our care. You contribute to a supportive team environment and take part in ongoing learning and development.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,248.18 per week
• penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
• a 38-hour working week
• a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Alex Reeves at [e-mail]

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