Details: Based at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston, the Kennel Operations Coordinator is responsible for implementing, developing, and reviewing procedures to maintain excellent animal health and welfare within the facility. This role is accountable for the performance of a small team of Kennel Hands by fostering a positive and collaborative team culture while providing hands‐on support and guidance, and assisting with daily duties.
You will ensure that the facility operates to the highest standard of cleanliness, safety and animal care. Duties include overseeing and conducting health checks, feeds, administering medication, attending to minor wounds and abrasions, preparing enrichment activities, and supporting and delivering ongoing training for dogs suitable for adoption.
Additionally, the role oversees impounding and expounding dogs during business hours, including managing the pound keeper register. By leading with professionalism and hands‐on guidance, this role plays a critical part in maintaining high standards of animal care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
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