Senior Animal Care Attendant

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Do you love animals great and small? Are you a Doggy Doter? Are you passionate about animal welfare? If yes, then you should know; Shoalhaven City Cou

Summary about this job

Government - Local

Company: Shoalhaven City Council

Location: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: $55,584 to $62,431 p.a plus 9.5% Super

Phone: +61-3-7594-7525

Fax: +61-3-9427-3534

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Detail information about job Senior Animal Care Attendant. Terms and conditions vacancy

Your New Organisation

Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic and progressive organisation serving a large and diverse community. The ideal place to combine professional challenge with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, encompassing the sea-side villages of Huskisson, Vincentia and Ulladulla, the Shoalhaven is located two (2) hours South of Sydney and one (1) hour South of Wollongong.

Overview

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Senior Animal Care Attendant to join the Shoalhaven Animal Shelter team, operating from the new premises at Nowra Hill.

Your New Role

Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor - Shoalhaven Animal Shelter, the focus of this position is to:

  • Provide a high level of care for animals
  • Provide a high level of customer service and administrative support
  • Promote a positive image of the Shelter to members of the public and other stakeholders

This position requires a current Working with Children Check.

Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.

About You

In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

  • Certificate III in Animal Studies or equivalent
  • Certificate II in Business Administration or equivalent experience
  • Microchip Implanter certification
  • Eligible for Animal Euthanasia Technician certification
  • Ability to be trained to administer vaccines
  • Ability to be trained to perform venipuncture for Feline AIDS (FIV)
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Eligible for Justice of the Peace appointment
  • Class C Driver’s Licence

How to Apply

You are not required to address all selection criteria outlined in the Job Description. You will be required to upload a brief cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and a resume.

You will also be required to respond to position related questions and questions regarding general information about you.

The position related questions you will be required to address are:

  • Please list the qualifications you hold relevant to the position
  • What experience do you have in the microchipping and euthanasia of animals?
  • What experience do you have supervising a team? What management style do you use, and why do you think this is effective?
  • This position requires a Working With Children Check, please provide your Working With Children Check number. If you do not have it, you will need to provide this if a position is offered.

Contact: Jodie Parnell 4429 3640

Applications Close: 24 July 2018

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