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Pound Attendant
Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions available
This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to achieving positive results by reuniting pets back with their owners.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day to day care for pound animals and excellent customer service to members of the public.
This diverse and interesting role will challenge and reward you by providing you with the following responsibilities and duties:
- Provide an effective animal pound, with an emphasis on reuniting and rehousing companion animals;
- General care, husbandry and handling of domestic animals.
- Monitor and report animal health.
- Assist with animal admissions and reclaims.
- Assist Veterinarians & Community Safety Officers as required.
- Assist members of the public with inquiries.
- Complete related documentation and maintain internal database.
- Upkeep and clean the facilities.
To be successful for this role, you will require:
- Certificate IV Companion Animal Services or equivalent qualification combined with relevant experience.
- Experience and confidence in handling and caring for domestic animals, including dangerous, feral and restricted breeds.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Bright and positive personality, and demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation towards tasks.
- Applicants will be required to work public holidays.
This is a permanent part time role for 20 hours, Monday to Friday including public holidays. Casual positions are also available.
To obtain any additional information regarding this position, please contact Carol Correa, Coordinator Community Safety on (03) 9433 3352.
To be part of this exciting opportunity, please upload two documents including:
- Your CV
- Your Cover Letter where you also clearly address the Key Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages) as set out in the position description
- Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application at the time it is submitted. If you have not received confirmation within 12 hours, please contact Human Resources on (03) 9433 3253.
Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and strongly encourages applications from people from all walks of life. We believe diversity of thinking fosters innovation and delivers better outcomes for everyone, and we value a workforce that's a match for our diverse community.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position (which may include police records checks).
Applications Close: 30 Sep 2019
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