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Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle with a young and diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.
Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic, motivated individuals for the following position.
Casual Animal Attendant
The Casual Animal Attendant is responsible for providing and contributing to the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals at the facility, ensuring high standards of animal welfare are adhered to, whilst meeting legislative requirements and best practice guidelines.
Duties
- Clean and maintain the Pound & Rehoming Centre
- Exercising, feeding and watering of animals
- Reporting any unwell animals
- Clean and sanitise each enclosure and change bedding if required
Qualifications
The successful applicant will require a current Australian driver licence and a current first aid certificate. Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.
Skills & Knowledge
The successful applicant will require valuable communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
Hours of work
Weekends and public holidays.
Salary and conditions
Commencement hourly rate $ (inclusive of casual loading). Penalty rates for any weekend work (Grade 5) plus superannuation.
Benefits
- Employee Health & Assistance programs
- Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
Special conditions
Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
Applications close
Monday 15 September 2025
For any questions about the role please contact Karin Penninga on.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
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📌 Casual Animal Attendant
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 Griffith