Pound Officer Pt

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking a Part Time Pound Officer to help with the daily care and administration of dogs and cats, plus pound facility cleaning. The role requires a Class C driving licence, reliable communication, and the ability to work weekends.

You'll join a team of over 850 employees and contribute to the community by ensuring the welfare of stray animals and accurate pound records. Salary is paid weekly with superannuation and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience working in animal care, cleaning or similar.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and weekends.
• Qualifications (or currently studying) animal handling/welfare are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and monitoring of companion animals.
• Cleaning of enclosures and pound facility.
• Assisting vets with treatments for stray animals.
• Maintaining and updating the pound register.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Education

Class C Driving Licence

Job description

28 hours per week across a rotating roster Weekly Salary: $939.12 - $1,023.68 + superannuation and allowances

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With over 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Job/Responsibilities

Council is currently seeking a Part Time Pound Officer.

This position will assist with the daily care and administration of companion animals (dogs and cats) and cleaning of the pound facility.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Daily care and monitoring of companion animals
• Cleaning of enclosures and pound facility
• Assisting vets whilst they provide treatment to stray companion animals in Council’s care if required
• Maintaining and updating the communication and pound register.

View the full position description HERE

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Class C Drivers Licence
• Previous experience working in animal care, control, cleaning or similar
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work weekends
• Qualifications (or currently studying) animal handling/welfare are desirable

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact People and Culture on 02 6393 8400.

Applications close: Monday 28 September 2026

Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.