Sutherland Shire, New South Wales
Description
Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a dedicated
Animal Shelter Administration Officer
to provide essential administrative support to our Council Animal Shelter. This role ensures smooth daily operations, accurate record-keeping, and excellent customer service while contributing to the welfare of animals and the satisfaction of our community.
About The Role
As the Animal Shelter Administration Officer, you will:
* Maintain accurate records on animal health, wellbeing, and behaviour.
* Coordinate registrations, adoptions, and other shelter activities.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for telephone and in-person enquiries, delivering professional and courteous customer service.
* Support administrative processes such as event coordination, procurement, and shelter reporting.
* Collaborate with the Animal Shelter team to ensure effective, safe, and efficient shelter operations.
What We're Looking For
You will have:
* NSW Class C Driver's Licence and a Working With Children Check.
* Qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
* Strong experience in data entry, administrative systems, and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
* The ability to work collaboratively in a team, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate initiative.
Join our Team and Grow with Us
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council
* Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
* Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 2nd February 2026.
* Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
* Package:$69,785 - $73,858 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.
* Hours of work:Part Time working 17.5 hours per week. across a 7 day spread (including public holidays).Work hours span 5.00am - 10:00pm to support the operational needs of the Animal Shelter.
* To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Jeremy Bennett, Team Leader Animal Shelter, any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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