Applications Close: 11 January 2026
Shelter Operation Assistant
Permanent Part-time
7-day rotating roster - 30 hours a week
Salary: $30.55 - $35.51 per hour + 12% Superannuation
What you'll do
As a Shelter Operations Assistant, you will report to the Team Leader Shelter Operations and support the delivery of effective and efficient animal care and operational services across Council animal facilities. You will maintain high standards of animal welfare through daily husbandry activities, monitor animal health and wellbeing, and assist with animal admissions, care, reclaims, adoptions, transfers, and euthanasia where required.
You will provide professional and compassionate customer service to members of the public, ensure accurate and timely record keeping across relevant databases, and support the safe operation and upkeep of animal care facilities. Working under the direction of the Team Leader, you will help ensure compliance with operational standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and best‑practice animal care outcomes.
Why Wingecarribee?
At Wingecarribee Animal Shelter, animal welfare and compassionate care guide every interaction, decision, and action, ensuring the best outcomes for our animals and our team.
We're delivering on a bold vision for our organisation and community. With a strong cultural uplift agenda and a commitment to aligning people, systems, and resources with what matters most, this is a place where your work will have real, lasting impact.
As part of the team, you'll help shape how we plan, deliver, and improve, not just for today, but for the long term. And you'll do it in a region known for its natural beauty, vibrant townships, and welcoming community.
We offer
* Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
* Additional allowances applicable as per the Local Government State Award (2023)
* Tertiary support and ongoing career development
* Wellbeing programs and access to the Fitness Passport
* Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
* Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
* A genuine, organisation-wide commitment to values‑led leadership
At Wingecarribee, our values Resilience, Empathy, Safety, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork are more than principles. They're how we show up for each other, and for our community, every day.
What you'll need to succeed (Essential Criteria)
* Certificate II Animal Studies, or willingness to obtain
* Accredited under the Companion Animals Act as an Authorised Identifier or willingness to obtain
* Intermediate level of computer literacy including database entry, internet navigation and Microsoft Office
* Previous pound / animal shelter, or livestock operating experience or willingness to learn
* Current Drivers Licence (C Class)
* Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
Other Requirements
* Be willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical prior to commencement
* Complete immunisation record of Tetanus or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
How to Apply
Submit the following documents
* Your Resume – showcasing your skills & experience
* Relevant Certifications – qualifications and licenses
* Mandatory Application Questions – Answer the relevant application questions by explaining how your expertise aligns with each question.
Questions?
* Contact Amy Murray, Coordinator Business Services on .
Applications close: 11 January 2026 – don't miss this opportunity.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us, by phone on or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.
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