Shelter Animal Care Attendant — Enrichment & Welfare

Shelters; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Mental health support

Staff parking

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on products

Competitive salary

Job summary

RSPCA NSW is seeking dedicated Animal Care Attendants to provide daily care and welfare management for animals in our shelters and rehabilitation sites. You will play a key role in maintaining clean, safe spaces, delivering food and enrichment, and supporting veterinary care and behavioural adoption efforts.

Join a compassionate team at a leading animal welfare charity in NSW, with opportunities for training, development and on-site public interaction in a varied role.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Animal Care or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 months animal handling experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Physical fitness and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional animal care in accordance with shelter standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and disease control of animal areas.
• Ensure welfare through daily interaction, exercise and enrichment.
• Administer food, grooming and veterinary support for animals.
• Assist with behaviour modification, adoption and public education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical fitness

Emotional resilience

Education

Animal Care qualification

Job description

RSPCA NSW is seeking dedicated Animal Care Attendants to provide daily care and welfare management for animals in our shelters and rehabilitation sites. You will play a key role in maintaining clean, safe spaces, delivering food and enrichment, and supporting veterinary care and behavioural adoption efforts.

Join a compassionate team at a leading animal welfare charity in NSW, with opportunities for training, development and on-site public interaction in a varied role.