Animal Facilities Officer - Shelter & Community Impact

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency services leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD is seeking two Animal Facilities Officers to support the Animal Facility and Adoption Centre in Hervey Bay. Responsibilities include caring for animals, maintaining housing, feeding, enrichment, and assessments for adoption or rescue.

Roles include 1x Permanent Full Time and 1x Temporary Full Time until 06 August 2027. Salary range $76,729 to $83,245 plus superannuation, with a 9-day fortnight.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal welfare, handling and caring for animals.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, volunteers, the public and community groups.
• Ability to problem solve and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and cleaning of animal housing, and disposal of solid wastes.
• Daily feeding & watering of all animals and provide regular enrichment to all animals.
• Ensure that animals are accommodated in accordance with industry best practice.
• Ensure animal housing signs are accurate including identification of animal temperament, medical status, etc.
• Conduct suitability assessments - including temperament, behaviour, age, and health - of all animals being considered for rehoming or rescue.

Skills

Animal Welfare

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate 3 in Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD is seeking two Animal Facilities Officers to support the Animal Facility and Adoption Centre in Hervey Bay. Responsibilities include caring for animals, maintaining housing, feeding, enrichment, and assessments for adoption or rescue.

Roles include 1x Permanent Full Time and 1x Temporary Full Time until 06 August 2027. Salary range $76,729 to $83,245 plus superannuation, with a 9-day fortnight.