Casual Animal Care & Welfare Attendant

RSPCA Queensland Ltd.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Exclusive discounts

Learning and development programs

Job summary

RSPCA Queensland Cairns is seeking a dedicated Animal Attendant for a casual role approximately 25 hours per week. You will help provide compassionate care, enrichment, and welfare support for animals in our care, working with veterinary and behaviour teams.

This hands-on role offers variety—from daily care and training to volunteer coordination and adoption assistance—across multiple areas while upholding high welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate II and/or Certificate III in Animal Studies is highly regarded.
• Minimum 12 months' experience in an animal-related field.
• Ability to identify animal body language and signs of illness or injury.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, welfare, enrichment, and behavioural support for animals in care.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic animal housing environments.
• Assist with animal health examinations and routine treatments.
• Monitor animal health and welfare and escalate concerns as needed.
• Deliver training and behaviour modification programs for animals in care.
• Coordinate, support, and train volunteers within your section.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and record-keeping.
• Support adoption activities, including meet-and-greets.
• Contribute to internal and external training programs and continuous improvement.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Certificate III in Animal Studies

Job description

RSPCA Queensland Cairns is seeking a dedicated Animal Attendant for a casual role approximately 25 hours per week. You will help provide compassionate care, enrichment, and welfare support for animals in our care, working with veterinary and behaviour teams.

This hands-on role offers variety—from daily care and training to volunteer coordination and adoption assistance—across multiple areas while upholding high welfare standards.