POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position is responsible for the day to day tasks of the Mount Isa City Council Pound including the care, management and release of impounded animals.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in a similar position.
- Experience in effective handling of animals.
- Experience in the care and assessing the welfare of animals.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level of customer service and interpersonal communication skills (including conflict resolution), including demonstrated effective written communication skills.
- Construction Industry White Card essential.
- Current Queensland “C” class Driver’s Licence is essential.
- Certificate to Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats (desirable).
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (desirable).
- Certificate in Animal Technology (desirable).
- Must be willing to obtain an Authorised Persons card within probationary period.
HOW TO APPLY
What to include in your application:
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
- Write a maximum 2 pages on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities meet the position requirements of the role.
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years.
Submitting your application:
- Submit online at: https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies; or
- Email Human Resources on hr@mountisa.qld.gov.au
- Both word and PDF are accepted file formats.
Please note that:
- Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.
- Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.