Kennel Hand / Animal Attendant

Take A Lead; Canyonleigh; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Flexible shifts

Casual/Part-time

Rural setting

Job summary

Take A Lead Boarding School in Canyonleigh invites applications for a Kennel Hand to join our rural dog care team. Daily kennel duties include feeding, cleaning, exercise, and supervising play.

We offer on-the-job training, flexible hours (casual or part-time with potential for full-time), weekend shifts, and a friendly, supportive team in a family-run setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with dogs is an advantage, but not essential.
• Willing to learn and take feedback.
• Available for weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of boarding dogs, including feeding, cleaning and exercise.
• Cleaning and maintaining kennels, yards and shared areas.
• Supervising dogs during group play and enrichment activities.
• Safely handling and moving dogs between kennels and exercise areas.
• Monitoring dogs' behaviour, health and wellbeing.
• Following individual feeding, medication and care instructions.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and well-organised facility.
• Working alongside other staff to ensure daily routines run smoothly.

Skills

Dog care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Willing to learn

Weekend availability

Job description

Take A Lead Boarding School is looking for a reliable and hardworking Kennel Hand to join our team at our boarding facility in Canyonleigh, Southern Highlands.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with dogs, has a good work ethic and is happy to get involved in all aspects of daily kennel operations.

About Us

Take A Lead is a Sydney-based dog care business specialising in doggy daycare, boarding and training with a boarding facility located in the Southern Highlands. We believe dogs deserve the best holiday while their owners are away. Our approach is centred around enrichment, structured activity, training, companionship and genuine human interaction. We are a growing, independent family business and we are passionate about doing things differently.

What You'll Be Doing

Daily care of boarding dogs, including feeding, cleaning and exercise.

Cleaning and maintaining kennels, yards and shared areas.

Supervising dogs during group play and enrichment activities.

Safely handling and moving dogs between kennels and exercise areas.

Monitoring dogs' behaviour, health and general wellbeing.

Following individual feeding, medication and care instructions.

Helping maintain a safe, clean and well-organised facility.

Working alongside other staff to ensure daily routines run smoothly.

Updating our social media person with pup updates

About You

Previous experience working with dogs is an advantage, but not essential. We're happy to train someone who has the right attitude and is willing to learn.

Ideally, you'll be someone who:

Genuinely enjoys working with dogs and cares about their wellbeing.

Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work.

Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Has a calm and patient approach to handling dogs.

Can follow instructions, use initiative and work well within a team.

Is comfortable with the physical and cleaning aspects of kennel work.

Is willing to learn and take on feedback.

Is available to work weekends.

Experience in boarding kennels, dog daycare, animal care or dog training would be beneficial, but is not a requirement.

We have flexibility to offer casual or part-time employment, with the potential for full-time hours depending on availability and business needs

Applicants can work morning shifts, afternoon shifts or both, depending on availability and roster requirements.

Weekend availability is essential.

Due to our location and shift times, we'd ideally like to find someone who lives locally or within a reasonable commuting distance of Canyonleigh.

A Great Opportunity For..

This position could be a good fit for someone who:

Is looking for flexible part-time or casual work.

Is studying or looking to gain experience in animal care.

Is interested in pursuing a career working with dogs.

Is returning to the workforce or looking for a change of pace.

Lives locally and is available for morning, afternoon and weekend shifts.

No previous kennel experience is necessary. We're happy to provide training for someone who is reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.

What We Offer

A friendly, supportive team environment.

Above-award wages, based on experience and responsibilities

On-the-job training and opportunities to develop dog handling skills.

Flexible shift arrangements.

A hands-on role working with dogs in a rural setting.

Potential for additional hours and ongoing employment.