Animal Attendant Job in Brisbane 4017, Queensland Australia
• Casual and Part Time Shifts
• Opportunity for Permanent Employment
• Warra (Bracken Ridge) location
• Weekend Availability essential
The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of the country’s largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 25,000 cats and dogs each year. We pride ourselves on employing qualified individuals who demonstrate a strong personal connection to animals, the community and the cause.
In October The Lost Dogs’ Home commenced management of the Warra and Willawong Shelters in Brisbane. We are seeking applications from candidates who would like to join us as we embark on this exciting new venture.
Successful candidates will create an important impression as one of the faces of our animal welfare organisation.
You will be part of a small and dedicated team responsible for handling, feeding, cleaning, caring for, and identifying ill animals and those with behavioural problems. Animal attendants liaise with the general public and are also responsible for ensuring records and administrative processes are up to date.
To be successful in this role, you will be:
• Providing all aspects of care in relation to animal husbandry
• Skilled in handling and assessing animal behaviour
• Able to provide a high level of animal care, identifying any illness or behavioural trends
• Able to recognise different breeds
• Focussed on our customers with good oral communication skills
• Able to write accurate reports
• Comfortable working with data bases, and have accurate data entry skills
• In possession of a current, full drivers license
It is mandatory that you have had some experience working with animals in a shelter environment and possess a full drivers licence. Formal qualifications in this area will be viewed favourably, particularly if you possess a Microchipping certification, or the certifications to enable you to obtain one. Demonstrative administrative skills are also mandatory.
Weekend availability is essential. We are seeking both casual and permanent employees.
A Criminal History (Police) check and Blue Card (Working with Children) will be required for all successful candidates.
If you believe you have the maturity and passion to work with us, please apply with confidence, forwarding your cover letter and resume (in word or PDF format)