Permanent - Full Time
Orange City Council
Full time | 38 hours per week
Weekly Rate: $1,******–$1,****** + allowances and super
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.
With around 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community.
Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
What You'll Do
As Senior Pound Officer, you'll provide on the floor guidance and support to Pound Officers and undertake day to day operations of the Orange City Council Pound including:
Coordinating and overseeing daily on-the-floor operations of the Pound
Leading daily cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of animal enclosures and facility areas
Coordinating daily tasks and support Pound Officers and Pound Assistants during operations
Monitoring animal health and behaviour and maintain accurate records
Undertaking initial health and behavioural assessments to inform treatment and rehoming decisions.
View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on the Orange City Council website).
Skills/Experience




To be successful in this position you will need:
Class C Drivers Licence
Qualifications (or currently studying) animal handling/ welfare (such as veterinary nursing/ assistant)
Desirable: Certificate IV Companion Animal Services, Accredited Authorised Identifier and Euthanasia qualification
What can we offer?
Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
A range of in-house and external training opportunities
Free access to EAP services for you and your family
Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
Apply today!
If you have any queries relating to this role, call Manager – Compliance, Greg Perry on ******** ***.
Applications close: Sunday 2 August ****
Please note:Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.

📌 Senior Pound Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Orange City Council
📍 New South Wales