Animal Shelter Assistant
We are seeking an Animal Shelter Assistant to join our team. Our animal shelter provides a safe haven for lost, stray, and abandoned animals until their owners are found or they are rehomed.
The successful candidate will assist in the provision of a professional shelter facility, including animal care, transportation, microchipping, returning animals to owners, rehoming, and euthanasia. They will also maintain accurate records, registers, and databases.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in animal management, including animal care, transportation, microchipping, and euthanasia.
2. Maintain accurate records, registers, and databases.
3. Assist customers both in person and over the phone.
4. Assist in a wide range of enquiries, help pet owners meet legislative requirements, and provide advice/education as necessary.
Requirements:
* Resilience is essential, as this role requires working with animals that may be distressed or require difficult decisions.
* Confidence in dog handling is necessary, as we deal with many large dogs requiring firm handling.
* Proactivity is required, as this role involves working alone at the shelter.
* Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical/full functional assessment due to the nature of the role.
Benefits:
* PPE provided.
* Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time.
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
* Career development opportunities.
* Annual salary increases as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023, plus annual reviews.
* Long service leave after 5 years.
* Employee assistance program.
* Salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia.
* Recognition through annual awards celebrating staff achievements.