GAP Kennel Attendant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job GAP Kennel Attendant. Terms and conditions vacancy

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, Churchable

• 2 x Flexible Permanent positions
• $46,428 - $49,872 per annum

The QRIC provides an intelligence, investigation, educative, scientific and technical investigations and regulatory compliance framework aimed at ensuring the integrity of all persons involved with the Queensland racing industry; safeguarding the welfare of all animals involved in racing; and maintaining public confidence in the racing of animals in Queensland. Its purpose extends to assessing and issuing of licences related to animals and participants that are suitable to be licensed for a code of racing.

Role Responsibility and Accountabilities

The GAP Kennel Attendant reports to the GAP Operations Manager. 

This position provides consistent quality care, handling and husbandry to GAP resident dogs at all times.  To use correct, positive handling approaches and maintain the safety, health and welfare of dogs in the residence.  The GAP Kennel Attendant will work collaboratively with GAP employees and key stakeholders to enhance GAP’s functionality as an animal welfare entity and to raise its visibility in the community.  As the Kennels operate on a shift system, shift work will be necessary.

• Deliver and administrate GAP kennel program requirements for the GAP colony including but not limited to;
  • Employ best practice dog handling skills to ensure consistency of handling and care.
  • Manage standards of hygiene and order within the GAP kennels area and extended property.
  • Assist with the roll out and continuance of environment enrichment of the GAP colony.
  • Oversee the boarding and social development of adolescent pups using the GAP kennel facility.
  • Ensure all health cases are appropriately managed under the supervision of the GAP Officer.
  • Ensure the physical needs of dogs are met in relation to accommodation, feeding and health.
  • Maintain health, medical and behavioural records. 
  • Adopt a positive and dog focused approach in order to meet the dog’s needs.
  • Participate in volunteer training programs to teach basic dog handling skills.
• Work with the GAP Officers and Animal Welfare Manager to develop and implement strategies to improve the GAP’s operations and visibility.
• Communicate extensively with the GAP team, adopting a group consultative and problem solving approach to identify work priorities and establish best work practice.
• Perform rostered GAP Kennel shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the GAP Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate workforce practices that build a constructive culture with a focus on integrity, performance, capability building, personal accountability and nurturing of leadership potential.
• Ensure all non-compliance issues are reported promptly in accordance with QRIC requirements.
• Contribute to the safety culture of QRIC by reporting all incidents and hazards and ensuring work is undertaken in the safest way possible, following all WHS legislation, policies/procedures and guidelines relevant to the job.
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour and integrity as required under the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994.
   

For further information visit www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.  Job Ad Reference is QLD/QRIC281676.  Applications for this position close on Monday 23 July 2018.