Job No: LCCNSW
Location: Lithgow, NSW
The Opportunity
Lithgow City Council has a rewarding opportunity for a Casual Animal Shelter Officer to join our team in Lithgow, NSW.
Responsibilities
* Monitor, observe and provide care for impounded animals including reporting any health issues, administering basic oral medication, arranging health checks, vaccination and worming.
* Accept impounded animals into the shelter and input them in Council's animal shelter register and the Companion Animals Register.
* Contact rescue organisations to arrange for the rehoming of impounded animals and ensure all impounded animals are advertised through approved channels as per the requirements of the Companion Animals Act.
* Clean and maintain kennels, cattery, external runs and surrounding areas following all quarantine and disinfection procedures or instructions.
* Arrange for and participate in the euthanasia of animals not suited for rehoming.
* Participate in Lithgow City Council's afterhours service when required by the Senior Ranger.
* Work on some Fridays and weekends, and be available for after‑hours service.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated knowledge of animal care and welfare issues.
* Relevant qualifications in an appropriate field.
* Significant experience in handling companion animals.
* Experience in handling livestock.
* Current Class C driver's licence.
* Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
* Developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Computer literate in basic office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications.
* Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety.
* Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity.
Preferred
* Certificate II in Animal Care (or equivalent).
* Qualified microchip implanter (NSW).
* Knowledge of applicable legislation / regulations.
* Knowledge of Manual Vehicle.
* Dangerous Dog Handling qualifications and / or significant experience.
Salary and Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
Between $
* and $
* per hour, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
Casual, on an as needs basis including weekends
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Flexible working environment
Applications
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 29 October at 4pm AEST.
Important Information
To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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