Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Animal Facilities Officer to join Council's Community Rangers & Animal Facilities team. In this hands-on role, you will support the day-to-day operations of our Animal Facility and Adoption Centre, helping to ensure high standards of animal care, welfare and facility maintenance. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll play an significant role in caring for impounded and surrendered animals, supporting adoptions, and delivering positive outcomes for both animals and the community.

What your day will look like:

- Providing daily care for animals including feeding, watering, enrichment, monitoring health and wellbeing, and administering basic treatments.
- Maintaining clean, safe and compliant animal housing, including waste disposal and facility upkeep.
- Assisting with animal intake, adoptions, reunifications and customer enquiries relating to animal welfare services.
- Maintaining accurate records and updating Council systems for animal movements, treatments, fees and impoundment documentation.
- Supporting compliance requirements, disease control processes, stock monitoring, basic maintenance tasks and rostered after-hours responsibilities.

About the Candidate

- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of animal welfare, animal handling and facility operations.




- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and the public.
- Problem-solving ability, attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to work under general supervision and as part of a team.
- Proficient computer literacy including the ability to use corporate systems and comply with relevant legislation, guidelines and Council procedures.

What's nice to have:

- Animal facilities experience or similar.
- Authorised implanter (microchipping) qualification.
- Certificate 3 (AQF Level 3 or above) in Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing qualification., We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Work Environment

- Parental leave
- Employee discount
- Employee assistance program
- Work from home
- Maternity leave, * Values based culture
- * Employee discount shopping program
- * Professional development
- * Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- * Study assistance program
- * Novated leasing
- * 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- * Paid maternity and paternity leave
- * Paid emergency services leave
- * Uniform subsidy
- * Years of service rewards

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📌 Animal Facilities Officer (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Fraser Coast
📍 Hervey Bay