Animal Collections Officer
Assist the Local Laws team with animal management focusing on collections and control within this Council.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Hays Trades & Labour
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $27-$32 p/hr + Superannuation
Phone: +61-8-4245-4995
Fax: +61-3-2001-5603
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Detail information about job Animal Collections Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Offer work life balance / flexible hours
- Multi-skilled role / variety scope of work
- Working amongst picturesque surroundings
Assist the Local Laws team with animal management focusing on collections and control within this Council.
Your new company
This Local Council located East of Melbourne cover a beautiful region of Victoria with green views and a friendly community. Our client have proven they care for all of their staff shown through recently offering temp workers through Hays Recruitment who are now working permanently within the Council. They offer great work life balance with flexible hours and reward staff for their achievements big or small. Also close to public transport as well as have a large car park where you’re guaranteed a spot.
Your new role
As the Animal Collections Officer you will be completing tasks such as:
- Animal collections
- Answering call outs for animals in need
- Animal transporting and handling duties
- Assessing animal behavior
- Managing situations with unpredictable animals
- Assisting the Local Laws team with various task
- Liaising with local shelters and pounds to admit animals
- Providing aid to the Animal Management Officers with investigations, dog attacks, complaints and more
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience working as an Animal Management Officer (AMO) and transporting and handling animals is a must, paired with outstanding communication skills. To be successful for this role you will also need:
- Confidence with assessing animal behavior
- Capable with handling aggressive and unpredictable animals
- Strong customer service & communication skills
- Animal handling skills
- Experience within the animal welfare industry
Please note: Only candidates with experience in a similar role working with aggressive animals will be shortlisted and considered.
What you'll get in return
In this role you will benefit from the following:
- Generous hourly rates
- Ongoing work
- Work in a stable and established council
- Career progression into a more senior animal management role
- A hands on and exciting role, no two days the same
- On the job training and inhouse opportunities
- A supportive work environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Rebecca Clarnette on 8616 8491 or email [email protected].
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position in Local Laws, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.