Shelter Animal Attendant - Care, Adoptions & Welfare

RSPCA NT; Darwin; Sur place; AUD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

RSPCA NT in Darwin is seeking a casual Animal Attendant to care for shelter animals and support daily operations. The role offers potential transition to part-time work and involves hands-on animal care, customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment for the public.

Key duties include cleaning kennels, feeding, basic medications, maintaining records and monitoring animal health and behaviour, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and welfare.

Qualifications

• Must be prepared for repetitive, labour-intensive tasks.
• Prepared to work in challenging environmental conditions.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and adaptability.
• Genuine commitment to animal welfare.

Responsabilités

• Teamwork and collaboration with the wider RSPCA NT team to support daily shelter operations.
• Animal Care and Welfare: clean, feed, administer medications where authorised, provide enrichment.
• Task Management and Accountability: complete duties thoroughly and efficiently.
• Record Keeping: maintain up-to-date medical and general animal records daily.
• Health and Behaviour Monitoring: monitor animal health and behaviour and report concerns.
• Policies and Procedures: follow workplace health and safety and animal welfare standards.
• Adoption Support: assist adopters and help identify suitable homes.
• General Shelter Operations: assist with linen washing, cleaning and maintenance.

Description du poste

RSPCA NT in Darwin is seeking a casual Animal Attendant to care for shelter animals and support daily operations. The role offers potential transition to part-time work and involves hands-on animal care, customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment for the public.

Key duties include cleaning kennels, feeding, basic medications, maintaining records and monitoring animal health and behaviour, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and welfare.