Casual Kennel & Shelter Care Assistant (On-site)

Hawkesbury City Council; Windsor; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Onsite Parking

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking two casual Kennel Assistants based in Mulgrave, NSW. The role involves caring for impounded animals, including health checks, feeding, cleaning, exercising and shelter maintenance, reporting concerns as needed.

Ideal candidates will hold a Cert II or higher in animal studies, have animal handling experience, and be able to work on-site with good communication skills. WWCC, Australian work rights, and shelter software knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Cert II or above in animal-related study or currently studying
• Animal handling experience and knowledge of animal behavior
• Great verbal and written communication
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Background checks and medical declaration
• Knowledge of shelter management software Shelterbuddy and Companion Animal Register
• NSW companion animal microchipping accreditation

Responsibilities

• Care for impounded animals including health checks, feeding, cleaning and exercising
• Maintenance of the shelter and facilities
• Report health concerns as appropriate

Skills

Animal handling

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Australian work rights

WWCC

Education

Cert II or above in animal related study

Tools

Shelterbuddy

Companion Animal Register

NSW companion animal microchipping accreditation

Job description

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking two casual Kennel Assistants based in Mulgrave, NSW. The role involves caring for impounded animals, including health checks, feeding, cleaning, exercising and shelter maintenance, reporting concerns as needed.

Ideal candidates will hold a Cert II or higher in animal studies, have animal handling experience, and be able to work on-site with good communication skills. WWCC, Australian work rights, and shelter software knowledge are preferred.