Kennel Hand/Animal Attendant

Greenbah Dubbo; Elrington; Vor Ort; AUD 30.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible shifts

Option to bring your own horse

Zusammenfassung

Greenbah seeks a motivated Kennel/Farm Hand to care for dogs and horses on its Hunter Valley property. You’ll maintain cleanliness, follow biosecurity protocols, and assist with feeding, grooming, and enrichment activities. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Ideal candidates are reliable, physically fit, and detail-oriented, with a passion for animal welfare and the ability to work both independently and in a small team.

Qualifikationen

• Honest and reliable with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Physically fit and able to handle hands-on tasks outdoors.
• Strong organizational skills and a very clean work environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Experience handling dogs or horses is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols and keep areas clean and safe.
• Work with dogs and horses where required.
• Assist with feeding, grooming, and basic training tasks.
• Perform stable and kennel duties and yard tidying.
• Conduct enrichment activities and monitor animal welfare.
• Observe health and well-being, reporting concerns promptly.
• Weekend and holiday availability as rostered.

Kenntnisse

Dog handling

Horse handling

Reliability

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Animal experience

Jobbeschreibung

Join our Team at Greenbah - Animal Care Assistant/Kennel Hand

At Greenbah, we’re proud to set the highest standards in animal care and welfare. We are a family-run business with a passion for dogs and horses. We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Kennel / Farm Hand to join our friendly team on our beautiful property in the Hunter Valley. We have exciting opportunities available for 2 new team members to join us in the following roles:

Permanent Part-Time (minimum 25 hours per week - may lead to more hrs for right employee )

Casual (flexible shifts. Min 10hrs - 9am )

Includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and public holidays on a roster. Flexibility for the right applicant. Ability to bring a horse may also be available to the right applicant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with animals, grow your skills, and be part of a supportive, close-knit team. Whether you're looking to start or advance your career in animal care, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

Adhere to Biosecurity protocols & maintain a clean, safe environment (including kitchen/Grooming/equipment)

Working with both dogs and horses (if comfortable)

Cleaning (Poop Pickup), Feeding, grooming, following training curriculum, and more cleaning.

General stable and kennel duties

Yard Cleaning and general tidying

Conduct and monitor enrichment activities

Conduct welfare checks to monitor the health and well-being of animals.

Attention to detail in relation to animal health

Must be available for weekend/school holidays

Other light stable/kennel or farm duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Honest, RELIABLE, with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Physically fit and capable of hands-on tasks, comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
• High level of organisational skills and ability to keep an extremely clean work environment. (OCD is Great)
• Able to work independently and within a small team,
• Excellent attention to detail and take pride in your work and cleanliness.
• Able to follow set routines and protocols
• Genuine passion for animals, their wellbeing & committed to animal welfare
• Desire to follow Greenbah’s ethics and grow as part of our team
• Kind, calm, and patient when handling animals
• Experience working with animals - kennels, stables, shelters, or similar.
• Confident handling dogs (horses a bonus) of all sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to follow instructions from senior staff.
• Have experience with dogs and/or horses (bonus points for both!)
• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily routines and availability for school holidays and public holidays as required.

Requirements

• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Experience handling dogs and/or horses (Horses not essential)
• References are essential

Bonus Points If You Have:

• 12+ months experience in animal care (kennels, shelters, vet clinics, etc.)
• Animal care qualification or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Solid understanding of dog behaviour and group play dynamics
• Knowledge of cleaning & infection control
• TAFE studies in Animal Care are highly regarded and fully supported

Why You’ll Love it:

• Be part of a kind, supportive and professional team.
• Peaceful rural setting in the Hunter Valley, 40min to beaches.
• This isn’t just another job - this is a place to grow, be supported and learn.
• Option to bring your own horse for the right applicant.
• Long-term position preferred, but casual work also available
• Work hands-on with happy, well-cared-for animals every day.
• Flexible work arrangements and Bonuses
• Award wages based on experience + Super
• No two days are the same-you’ll never be bored!
• Work with like-minded people in a fun and exciting business with a well-established reputation and brand.
• Flexible and family-friendly. We understand life outside of work matters - flexible scheduling and genuine work-life balance are part of the deal.
• A team that values your input. You’ll be heard, supported, and trusted to shape how we do things