Description:
At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Animal Attendant.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as a casual Animal Attendant in the purpose-built Dubbo City Animal Shelter, and develop your skills and future career.
Find purpose and impact
Join the team at the Dubbo City Animal Shelter as a casual Animal Attendant, where you’ll play a vital role in caring for and rehoming animals. This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated team, support animal control efforts, and help educate the community about responsible pet ownership. You’ll not only assist with daily shelter operations, animal care, and customer service but also contribute to a compassionate mission that improves the lives of animals and the community as a whole. If you have a heart for animals, the ability to handle a variety of tasks, and a passion for making a lasting difference, this is your chance to join an organisation that truly cares.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Ensuring the animals in our care are safe, well cared for and ready for rehoming
- Working as part of a close-knit team to maintain the shelter to a high standard
- Assisting with education programs for the betterment of companion animals and our community
- Enjoy the guaranteed 19 hours of week whilst having the flexibility
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Previous work-related experience in animal handling
- Previous work-related experience in cleaning and maintenance of animal housing facilities
- Demonstrated computer literacy and administration skills, including databases and cash handling
- Customer service experience and high level communication and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated experience following procedures and WHS requirements
We would also love you to have:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry guidelines including Companion Animals Act, Impounding Act and Work Health and Safety Act.
- Previous animal shelter operating experience including handling injured and aggressive animals.
- Certificate II Animal Studies, Accredited Authorised Identifier and Euthanasia qualification.
Ready to make a difference?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive salary ranging from $27.50 to 31.94 per hour plus allowances.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Environmental Compliance on 02 6801 4630 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Applications close 9:00am, Friday 9 May 2025
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
- Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy the flexibility of casual hours.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.