Companion Animal Facility Cleaner and Carer
A compassionate individual will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining BVSC's Companion Animal Facility (CAF) and providing sustenance and care for animals housed within the facility.
* This is a permanent part-time position working 6 hours per week.
The successful candidate will have their current NSW Class C Drivers Licence and demonstrated skills in animal handling and management.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
* Demonstrated competence in cleaning and sanitation skills in an animal boarding facility or similar type of environment. Three (3) years' experience.
* Additional skills, knowledge and qualifications that may be applicable to this position, such as knowledge and understanding of the Companion Animal Act (1997), HLTAID003 - Provide first aid (Unit of Competency), skills in animal breed assessment, or other specialist training or work experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clean the cattery and dog kennels.
* Stock animal food supplies.
* Liaise with the Ranger Coordinator in regards to the temperament and behaviour of impounded animals for rehoming assessment purposes.
This role requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
Selection Criteria:
* Work in a manner consistent with BVSC organisational values and associated behaviours.
* Demonstrated skills in animal handling and management.
* Demonstrated competence in cleaning and sanitisation skills in an animal boarding facility or similar type of environment.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
* Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
Benefits:
* Rostered days off.
* Salary packaging.
* Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews.
* Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.