Job Title: Community Environment and Lifestyle - Environmental Health and Regulation | Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry
* Type: Permanent Part-Time opportunity available (14.50hrs/week)
* Certification: Cert III in Companion Animal Services, or equivalent experience with the ability to obtain.
* Working with Children Blue Card
* LGO2 ($34.05 - $37.08 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications, and experience
About the Role
This position plays a key role in providing frontline service to the Townsville Community on behalf of the organisation through the provision of timely and accurate information, processing of lost animals, reuniting owners and pets, and the care of animals in the shelter, and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community.
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in coaching, mentoring, and training to ensure appropriate and sufficient skills and knowledge are developed to be effective in the general husbandry of all animals in care and to ensure animals are reunited with their owners.
* Provide frontline service to the Townsville Community, including processing of lost animals, reuniting owners and pets, and the care of animals in the shelter.
* Work collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community.
About You
We are looking for an individual with proven experience in animal husbandry, animal handling, and the animal industry, with an advanced level of knowledge and skills to critically assess the behaviour of dogs and cats for suitability in rehoming.
You will have strong cross-platform communication skills, providing mentorship and support to a team of Animal Care Attendants, whilst applying sound judgement to make decisions about animals within the facility.
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave (pro-rata)
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave (pro-rata)
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.