Casual Position
Band 3 - Hourly Rate $***** + 12% Super + 25% Casual Loading
Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.
As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.
Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:
Professional and personal development opportunities
Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities
Join us and help build a city that thrives - where your work makes a real difference every day.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a casual Animal Attendant to assist in the day-to-day operation of our pound facility in accordance with relevant legislation and codes of practice in conjunction with Council's policies and procedures. This position will report to the Pound Services Team Leader and will be responsible to carry out all duties associated with our pound facility.
If you can engage and educate the community and have a passion for your role and taking pride in making a difference, then this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities
Undertake daily cleaning, exercising, feeding, watering and inspections of all animals.




Carry out daily health observations of all animals and report any change in behaviour or medical condition of an animal to the supervisor.
Book required health checks for animals with contracted Veterinarian and administer medication and treatment as required or as prescribed by a veterinary practitioner.
Handling administrative tasks such as, registration, animal releases, cash handling, payment processing, adoptions, fostering, and all related rescue/shelter procedures with corresponding paperwork.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Certificate in Animal Care or associated discipline or equivalent TAFE qualification and/or equivalent level of relevant experience.
Skills in handling domestic animals, using animal handling equipment including dog control devices and knowledge of care and husbandry of animals.
Basic knowledge of relevant legislation relating to animals
Working knowledge of the processes and practices required to operate a pound or similar facility.
Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant,



safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there's a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we'd love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.
We Are Vibrant MELTON. Our Values Are
Motivate
Empower
Lead
Trust
Open
Nurture
Benefits
There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
Staff Benefits | Melton City Council
Genuine Flexible work options
Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45
Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
Wellbeing initiatives
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Melton City Council is committed to being a child secure organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.
Applications close
11:59pm
Thursday
6 August ****
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📌 Animal Attendant (Melbourne)
🏢 Melton City Council
📍 Melbourne