Division/Section:Planning, Setting and Lifestyle / Environmental Health andRegulation

PositionType: 24 Months Maximum Term Full Time (9 day fortnight,38 hours/week)

SalaryRange: $38,559 - $52,581 per annum + super, based onschooling level completion, years out of school and age uponcommencement.

Location:Animal Care and Adoption Centre

ApplicationClose: 11:45pm, Sunday 30th August

TraineeAnimal Care Services - Certificate III in AnimalCare Services

Are youlooking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally RecognisedQualification that will give you the skills to take you anywhere!Townsville City Council is currently seeking applications for the2027 Trainee intake!

Under closesupervision, this exciting hands-on traineeship offers theopportunity to build a broad range of animal care skills through acombination of formal study and on-the-job learning. You will playan active role in supporting the Animal Care and Adoption Centreteam by providing daily care and basic health support to animalshoused at the shelter. You will learn alongside skilled andexperienced animal care professionals who are committed tosupporting your growth every step of the way.

Bestof all, you will gain experience caring for a wide variety ofanimals — including dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets — makingevery day different and rewarding.

Thisposition includes completing a two-year Certificate III in AnimalCare Services through UQ Skills, giving you nationally recognisedqualifications while you learn. For more information about thequalification through UQ Skills, please follow the linkbelow:

Thisposition will commence in February 2027.

Qualificationsand Experience

Inan ideal applicant, we are looking for:

- Willingness tobe part of, and promote,



a positive safety culture whilstadhering to all Health and Safety policies andprocedures.
- Minimumcompleted of Year 10 with passes in English andMathematics.
- Minimum ofQueensland C class provisional drivers’ licence (or ability toobtain).
- Sound writtenand verbal communication skills.
- Sound computerskills.
- Ability to workeffectively and be positively involved within a teamenvironment.
- Complete alltraining and assessment requirements of a Certificate III inAnimal Care Services as per the provided training plan. Thisincludes attending and participating in structured formallearning at the nominated Registered Training Organisation(RTO) as well as keeping an accurate and up to date trainingrecord book.

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We’re committed to supporting our people through astrong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusiveculture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in ourcommunity.

Wehave a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annualleave + 17.5% leave loading
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Uniforms, toolsand PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Annual wageprogression
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities




- Access to arange of learning and development opportunities, includingon-the-job learning and formal training programs
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedhealth and wellbeing facilities
- EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
- EmployeeAssistance Program

* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.

We are committedto creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles,backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged,and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but notlimited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people withdiverse gender identities and sexualities, people from differentcultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, andveterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in theworkplace.

If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact**************@townsville.qld.gov.auor phone 9*** for a confidentialdiscussion.

Townsville CityCouncil sincerely appreciates the funding received through theQueensland Government’s First Start Program initiative, whichsupports the Council in offering this apprenticeshipopportunity.

Attachments:
- Various_Trainee Animal Care Position Description.pdf

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