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SalaryBlacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia, and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a highly motivated Animal Aide to join the team at our new Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) in Glendenning.
This position is responsible to facilitate the transition of all animals into and out of the center including all associated paperwork and customer service. An ideal candidate will assist in maintaining a high standard of animal housing presentation and animal welfare within BARC.
The rostered days for this role are between Monday - Sunday.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Relevant qualifications in animal care and or administration
- Demonstrated customer service experience or administration experience with both telephone and face-to-face inquiries in a fast-paced and high-volume area
- Demonstrated a high level of experience in handling and working with companion animals
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
- Experience in PC applications
- Current Class “C” driver’s licence.
- Sound knowledge of all relevant Acts, Regulations, and Guidelines of the Companion Animals Act 1998
- Authority to implant microchips
- Ability to drive a manual vehicle.
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,175.30 per week
- Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.
We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children.
Position description
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Closing Date: Friday 16 December 2022, 11.30 pm
Contact Officer: Aimee Sinclair on 9839 5143
INTERNAL REF: BCC1233
