As an Animal Attendant, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day care for the animals in the shelter and contributing to the achievement of the best possible welfare outcome for every animal in our care.
The successful applicant will:
- Contribute to the daily care and management of animals in a professional and caring manner, including transporting animals as required.
- Observing, documenting and reporting health and behaviour concerns of animals in care, and supporting Veterinarians when required.
- Provide a high level of service to customers in the adoption, surrender and reclaiming of animals.
The Benefits
This is a casual position, with a current hourly rate of $40.90 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading).
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
- Ongoing training and development
- Discount to Council owned facilities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click apply now on the Warrnambool City Council website and submit your resume and cover letter.
Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Julie Perry, Manager Sustainability and Compliance on 03 5559 4448 or [email protected].
Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 10 January 2025.
Culture
Warrnambool City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, we encourage you to apply.
Employees of Warrnambool City Council are expected to work under Councils values of: Accountability, Collaboration, Respectfulness, Progressiveness and Wellbeing.
Recruitment Process
Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.
If you require advice and support during the recruitment process please contact us on the following details: (03) 5559 4800 or [email protected]
For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers
