3 x Part-time Animal Attendants
Pos No: Various
About us:
Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.
The Animal Care Facility (ACF) team are passionate about caring for all types of companion animals and proactively promote responsible pet ownership. The team assist with the caring and adoption of all animals that come into the facility. The ACF are expanding their current workforce team to provide more dedicated resources for animal welfare and exceptional customer service to the community.
About the role: We are currently seeking three Part Time Animal Attendants. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with companion animal care and treatment
- Administering microchip implants to identify companion animals
- Maintaining and preparing records
- Educating the public on responsible pet ownership and requirements of the Companion Animals Act.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in animal care/welfare and/or extensive job related experience in a related field.
- Well developed oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines without close supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours and on weekends.
- Commitment to role modeling our values of: Respect, Integrity, Optimism, Trust and Teamwork.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Permanent part-time, minimum of 12 hours per week (Monday to Sunday roster)
- Salary from $28.57 per hour + 9.5% superannuation
- Flexi time
- Generous leave provisions
- Generous professional development opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Staff car park
Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Lexie Farrell, Human Resources Business Partner on 4645 4905.
Applications close: Monday 5 August 2019.
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
