Compassionate Animal Care Attendant (Rehoming)

AWLQ

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 40,000 - 44,000

Part time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Veterinary discounts

Job summary

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is seeking a Part-time Animal Attendant for the Willawong Rehoming Centre. You will care for dogs, cats, livestock and small pets, ensuring comfort, health and readiness for adoption. The role is hands-on, fast-paced and requires compassionate, detail‑oriented handling.

Working with staff and volunteers, you will maintain high care standards, support enrichment programs, and assist with adoptions while delivering excellent customer service to visitors.

Qualifications

Certificate III in Animal Studies or related (desirable).
Experience in professional animal care.
Police clearance certificate.
Open driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

Maintain and clean animal housing to a high standard.
Provide high standards of animal care, including administering routine medications.
Deliver enrichment and behaviour management programs.
Assist with impounding and reuniting lost animals with owners.
Assist customers with meet-and-greets and adoptions.
Update animal and customer records in digital systems.
Provide exceptional service to visitors at the Rehoming Centre.
Promote animal care products at point of adoption.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Animal Studies / related

Tools

Digital management software

Job description

Working with staff and volunteers, you will maintain high care standards, support enrichment programs, and assist with adoptions while delivering excellent customer service to visitors.

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