Permanent, fulltime position available across 7 days, weekend work includedBand 2A Salary starting at $61,185 + superProvide daily care for shelter animals and providing animal enrichmentThe RoleA permanent, full-time position is currently available for an Animal Attendant within the Ballarat Animal Shelter to provide daily care for shelter animals and excellent customer service to members of the public.Animal Attendants are required to assist in the education of the community in Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Management services as needed as well as maintain the Ballarat City Council facilities in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with Council’s procedures.Reporting to the Shelter Supervisor, daily Animal Attendant duties include but are not limited to:Feeding, watering and inspection of all animalsCleaning of animal housing areas, i.e. hose out, replace bedding, litter trays, feeding and watering utensilsAdministering medication and treatment as prescribed by veterinary practitionerRoutine disinfection of animal housing areas and equipmentExercising of animals as requiredProvision of environmental enrichment for the animalsMonitoring impounded animal’s health daily and reporting any animal which may appear sick or injured to the Shelter Supervisor in a timely mannerAssist with animal admissions and veterinarians as requiredUse a digital camera to assist in the regular updating of Council’s Facebook page for animalsComply with and ensure compliance by all staff with a duty of care in respect to OH&S legislation, risk management requirements and Council policyProvide excellent customer service to internal and external customers of the ShelterDrive and deliver relevant animals to chosen veterinary clinic for scheduled or unscheduled procedures and medical attentionWork in a team environment to support the growth and development of the ShelterAbout YouTo be successful in this role you will have a passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to contributing to animal enrichment. Basic experience/on-the-job training in the care and maintenance of animals and animal handling and basic interpersonal and communication skills are required for this position.Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline in work undertaken is essential.Key Selection CriteriaDemonstrated experience in working in a busy customer service driven environmentAbility to work with companion animals and stock with understanding and knowledge of animal behaviourWillingness and availability to work across all areas of the shelter as requiredAbility to work in a highly emotionally driven workforceBasic knowledge of Microsoft officeWell-developed customer service and communication skillsPositive team member and a keen attitude for sharing knowledgeKnowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to the positionTo ApplyTo apply for this position please click on the Apply button and upload your current resume by Monday 17th March 2025.Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.ContactFor any additional questions, please contact Stefani Rodriguez on 0466 996 851.The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
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