Position Title: Middle Island Project Dog Handler

Reference Number: 20260776/2154

Position Description: Middle Island Project Dog Handler (330.26 KB)

Applications Close: Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Middle Island Project – Dog Handler

Council currently has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a Dog Handler, to assist in the overall care and handling of the Maremma Dogs.

About the Role

The Maremma Dogs protect the Little Penguin population on Middle Island from fox predation. The Maremma’s are located on the Middle Island intermittently throughout the penguin breeding season.

You will be required to undertake care and training, along with transportation to undertake their duties.

The Benefits
This is a casual position with an hourly rate of $42.47 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation.

Council also offers a range of other perks for its employees, including:

- Ongoing training and development
- Discount to Council owned facilities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please‘Apply Now’ above.

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Justin Harzmeyer,



Coordinator Natural Environment & Sustainability, on 03 5559 4435 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 9 August 2026.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.

The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.

To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For details on what to include in your application refer to

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application

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