AddressCasual Opportunity
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of animals and the community. Apply today to become a vital member of our Ranger team as an Animal Attendant and Kennel Hand!
- Turn your love for dogs and cats into your working day!
- Join a supportive team dedicated to quality customer service
- Casual Opportunity with up to 38 hours per week
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
The Animal Attendant and Kennel Hand is a member of the Ranger team and is responsible for the cleaning of council’s animal Holding facility, exercising and feeding of dogs and cats within the facility, transportation to council’s pound provider and may be required to microchip companion animals and release of seized animals to their owner/s from the holding facility. The role provides animal care and education to the public in relation to responsible pet ownership.
Other core accountabilities include:
- Monitor incoming animals for injury and disease
- Order Food and Cleaning Chemicals
- Maintain Material Safety Data documentation
- Maintain accurate records of seized animals.
- Prepare and promote responsible pet ownership education programs.
- Releasing animals to owners processing payments and updating Companion Animals Register
- Manage enquiries from Senior Ranger and Group Lead Ranger Services in a timely manner.
Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Conditions of Employment include:
- Shift work / weekend work
- Travel across multiple sites
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
- Veterinarian Nurse Cert IV or equivalent relevant experience in animal handling
- Current Drivers Licence
- Basic knowledge of the Companion Animals Act 1998
- Proven good communication skills
- Understanding of dog and cat behaviour
- Ability to be authorised to microchip Companion Animals
- Experience in towing and reversing trailers
If you are passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in their lives, apply now!
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
This position provides:
- Competitive commencing rate from $42.35per hour (including 25% casual loading) + 12% superannuation
- Enterprise Agreement salary increase of 3.5% as of 8 July 2024
- Casual Opportunity: minimum 3-month period with opportunity for extension
- Up to 38 hours per week
- Education assistance with training and development opportunities
- Free counselling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Uniform and PPE supplied
- Work mobile and iPad provided
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 30 June 2024
- Interviews will be held, Thursday 4 July 2024
- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Lindsay Woods, Group Lead Ranger Services on 4921 0507 or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- If you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, 4069 0083 or via email **********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
- To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment.
