Animal Attendant

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 3, Starting salary $60,315 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of our communities’ pets by supporting their owners and providing care to animals residing at the Bendigo Animal Relief Centre (BARC)?

Do you possess a relevant qualification (or are currently studying) or have experience in animal handling and caring for domestic animals (not including pet ownership)? If so, read on!

As an Animal Attendant, you will be responsible for providing high quality daily care for animals in our shelter and delivering exceptional customer support and advice service as part of the City’s Pound and Shelter Services.

• Contribute to the daily management of animals in a professional and caring manner, including daily inspection, environmental enrichment, cleaning, feeding, transporting animals and administration of medication and treatment
• Observing, documenting and reporting health and behaviour concerns of animals in our care, and supporting Veterinarians as they require
• Providing a high level of service to customers in the adoption, surrender and reclaiming of animals
• Assist members of the public with general enquires, including Front of House customer service
• Ensure all necessary documentation relating to the management of animals are recorded accurately and in accordance with all required Acts, procedures and timeframes
• BARC is located at 20 Piper Lane, East Bendigo

About you

• Possess a qualification or experience (not including pet ownership) to support extensive knowledge in animal care and/or management
• A customer service focus with experience in a customer service, retail or administration being desirable
• Ability to manage changing priorities, where no two days operate the same way
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our shelter
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills
• The ability to work a 7 day a week roster, including weekends and public holidays (penalty rates apply)

Benefits

• Above award wages and penalty rates. Base hourly rate of $30.52 per hour plus superannuation
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services
• Join our team of dedicated professionals

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

A satisfactory police records check, a current Working with Children Check and evidence of any required vaccinations is required for this position.

Contact Details

For further information, please contact Sam Johnston, Coordinator Local Laws and Animal Services, Safe Environments on (03) 5434 6323 or check out our BARC website.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 10 April 2024.