Animal Care Officer (Animal Attendant) - Full Time - 12 Mth Fixed Term
RSPCA NSW is Australia's best known and most respected animal welfare organisation, working tirelessly to prevent animal cruelty, caring for over 15,000 animals in New South Wales, Australia every year.
We are seeking to recruit a full-time Animal Care Officer (Animal Attendants) who bring experience of animal care to provide animal husbandry, implement behavioural initiatives, provide enrichment and care to all creatures great and small (dogs, cats, small animals to livestock) at our Rutherford Shelter.
12-month Contract
The successful candidate will be required to work weekends.
What We’re Seeking
* Dependable and Diligent: You exhibit unwavering reliability and meticulous attention to detail in the execution of your daily responsibilities.
* Passionate Advocate: You possess a profound ardor for animals, evident in your every action and decision.
* Compassionate Caregiver: Your dedication extends to providing animals with essential care, sustenance, and affectionate attention.
* Team Player: Your ability to work harmoniously within a team is a hallmark of your professional approach.
* Patience and Empathy: You approach each unique animal with patience, empathy, and the gentle touch necessary to earn their trust and cooperation.
* Positive Disposition: Your upbeat and constructive outlook radiates positivity.
* Time Management Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in managing tasks efficiently.
* Basic Understanding of Animal Care: Familiarity with fundamental principles of animal husbandry and well-being.
About the Role
As an Animal Attendant Superstar, you will:
* Perform animal care tasks such as cleaning cages/enclosures; medicating; feeding; exercising; assessing animals.
* Provide basic first aid to animals where required.
* Ensure high level communication to managers and colleagues to ensure all information is provided to required parties.
* Provide high level customer service to all stakeholders, including members of the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Certificate II Animal Care or equivalent, essential.
Benefits and Perks
* Health & Lifestyle benefits – Access to WHEREFIT Discount Program.
* 40% Royal Canin Discount for your beloved pets.
* Access to Converge Employee, Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP).
* Paid Community Service leave with SES or Rural Fire Service.
* Animal Compassionate Leave.
* Generous training and education opportunities and leave.
* Pathways to our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses.
Apply Now
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘APPLY’ to send in your resume.
RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability.
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