Be part of Victoria's most recognised not-for-profit animal welfare organisations
Exciting opportunity for an animal attendant with extensive horse experience
About RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is 'ending cruelty to all animals'. We are Victoria's best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.
Our organisation's purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria's values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set explicit expectations for all our staff and volunteers.
About the role
Are you passionate about equine welfare? RSPCA Victoria is seeking a dedicated Horse & Livestock Animal
Attendant
to join our team, in a
permanent part time basis (53.2 hours per f/n, working on a rotating roster).
In this role, you will be responsible for the specialized day-to-day care of horses in our custody, helping us achieve the best possible welfare and rehabilitation outcomes for every horse.
If you have a strong background in stable management, equine health, and hands-on horse handling, this is an incredible opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on animal welfare.
Key Responsibilities
Equine Care & Husbandry:
Deliver daily feeding, stable and paddock cleaning, and maintenance to ensure a safe, clean environment.
Health & Rehabilitation:
Monitor overall health and wellness, administer basic equine first aid, and assist veterinarians and farriers during appointments.
Behavior & Assessment:
Observe, document, and report health or behavior concerns, helping implement management and rehabilitation plans.
Customer & Community Service:




Support adoption, surrender, and reclaiming processes with a high level of customer service.
What we are looking for
The ability to work 53.2 hours per f/n, on a rotating rosters including weekends and public holidays.
Strong background knowledge in equine health, husbandry and wellness, including two years' previous experience in horse care/stables within the Equestrian, Racing or other horse related industries
Good knowledge of horse anatomy, behaviour, safe handling and s basic disease recognition (such as colic, laminitis, etc);
Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our shelter;
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment and communicating effectively with customers and colleagues;
Practical skills in caring for horses, including:
Picking up feet
Identifying correct medications
Dressing wounds (First Aid)
Leading/Haltering
Loading onto crush
Interpretating vet notes and documenting observations;
Creating feeding plans for emaciated/ ill horses based on body condition and health.
Recruitment Requirements
Current and valid driver's license
A current and valid tetanus vaccination (or willingness to obtain one).
Highly regarded
Holds or is willing to complete a Certificate II in Animal Studies (or equivalent)
RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria's Diversity & Inclusion Policyhere.
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📌 Horse & Livestock Animal Attendant (Melbourne)
🏢 RSPCA VIC
📍 Melbourne