Animal Control & Welfare Officer

Sandy Evans Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Subsidised accommodation

Two return flights to Cairns p.a.

5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave + 8 days isol.

Job summary

Sandy Evans Recruitment presents a role to support the council in developing and implementing the Animal Management Plan. The position covers animal care, registrations, welfare activities, and record keeping, aligned with Local Law requirements.

An experienced candidate will contribute to animal welfare initiatives, handle registrations, and participate in educational programs while maintaining facilities and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation (or equivalent) is required.
• Class C Licence (manual) or ability to obtain one.
• Hazardous Chemicals Certificate is required.
• Senior First Aid Certificate is required.
• Current Gun Licence (or ability to acquire) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with animal control
• Knowledge of animal behaviour, control and identification; good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Holding Facility Maintenance and Animal Care.
• Animal Registrations and Record Keeping.
• Animal Welfare activities and educational programs.

Skills

Class C license (manual)

Hazardous Chemicals Certificate

Senior First Aid Certificate

Gun licence

Animal handling knowledge

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Cultural awareness (Indigenous)

Education

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Job description

Sandy Evans Recruitment presents a role to support the council in developing and implementing the Animal Management Plan. The position covers animal care, registrations, welfare activities, and record keeping, aligned with Local Law requirements.

An experienced candidate will contribute to animal welfare initiatives, handle registrations, and participate in educational programs while maintaining facilities and compliance standards.