Animal Care Attendant

• Casual opportunity across seven days, including weekend work
• Provide care and health to animals housed at the facility
• Certificate II in Companion Animal services & First Aid Training
• LGE2 $34.05 per hour plus Allowances + superannuation. Penalty rates apply for weekend and public holidays.

Why ChooseUs

Townsville City Council isthe largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

We are committed to creatingvalue by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity andgenerating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation providesand maintains over $7b worth of community assets including waterand wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads,waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitorsthrough events, providing recreational facilities, protecting thenatural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally andphysically healthy city.

We lead creation of a cityfor this and future generations by focusing on our transition to acircular economy that is resilient to social, financial andenvironmental shocks.

We are a Council led by ourcommunity to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council isgrowing Townsville.Aboutthe role

The Animal Care Attendant isresponsible for assisting the Animal Care and Adoption Centre Teamto provide care and basic animal health to animals housed at theshelter such as; cleaning and maintaining animal shelterfacilities, feeding and watering, bathing and grooming animalsunder the supervision of the Coordinator Animal Shelter.  Inthis role you will also assist in the rehoming of animals, byproviding face to face interaction and customer service with theintention to ensure animals are returned home and ensure animals inthe shelter are taken care of.

Aboutyou

To be considered for this roleyou will have a Certificate II in Companion Animal Services orsimilar, as well as the ability to verbally and visually identifyand describe animals, for instance the colours, sizes and breeds ofdifferent species. You will have experience in Animal Care andhandling skills and also the ability to listen, understand andempathise with others. You will have to work in a fast-pacedenvironment and make basic sound decisions based on animal hygieneand welfare. You will be available to work on a roster asreasonably required including weekends and public holidays.  ACurrent ‘C’ class drivers licence and Basic First Aidis essential.

Applications should be submitted throughthe 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages),Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and mustinclude attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses,relating to the role. 

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription. 

Closing Date: 11.45pm Tuesday 20th February 2024

What WeOffer

• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!

If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au fora confidential discussion.

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- Various_Animal Care Attendant_Updated_08092023_PD.pdf