Canine Animal Attendant

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work opportunities

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking reliable Animal Attendants to support their client in Banksmeadow and Western Sydney. You will care for working dogs, assist with daily care, welfare, exercise and transportation.

This hands-on role requires high standards of animal husbandry, kennel maintenance and collaboration with handlers. A current driver's license and ability to obtain security clearances are essential; flexibility across AM/PM shifts, 7 days a week.

Qualifications

• Passion for animal welfare.
• Experience working with animals, kennels, shelters, veterinary clinics, or similar environments is highly regarded.
• Able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, cleaning and outdoor activities.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to animal wellbeing.
• Must hold a current driver’s licence and be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
• Flexible to work across AM & PM shifts, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and welfare support for detector dogs.
• Feed, groom, exercise, and monitor health and wellbeing.
• Clean and maintain kennels, yards, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with transporting dogs to and from locations.
• Maintain accurate records and required documentation.
• Adhere to animal welfare, safety and biosecurity procedures.
• Collaborate with handlers, trainers and operational staff.

Skills

Passion for animal care

Animal care experience

Physically able

Reliability

Driver's license

Security clearances

Flexible shifts

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking reliable and motivated Animal Attendants to help support their client located in Banksmeadow and Western Sydney. This is a rewarding hands‑on role caring for working dogs that play a vital role in supporting operations. Successful candidates will assist with the daily care, welfare, exercise, and transportation of detector dogs while maintaining high standards of animal husbandry and facility presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and welfare support for detector dogs
• Feed, groom, exercise, and monitor animal health and wellbeing
• Clean and maintain kennels, yards, equipment, and facilities
• Assist with transporting dogs to and from operational and training locations
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation
• Adhere to animal welfare, workplace safety, and biosecurity procedures
• Work collaboratively with handlers, trainers, and operational staff

About You

• Passion for animal care and welfare
• Previous experience working with animals, kennels, shelters, veterinary clinics, or similar environments is highly regarded
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, cleaning, and outdoor activities
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to animal wellbeing
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Flexibility & Availability to work across AM & PM shifts 7 days a week, 365 days a year

What's On Offer

• Unique opportunity to work within the operations of our nation’s safety
• Meaningful role contributing to national operations
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing casual opportunities as operational requirements arise