Animal Shelter Assistant
Bepassionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
Permanent Full Time
9 DayFortnight
Fitness Passport + On Site Parking
Hawkesbury CityCouncil is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplacefor all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages andgenders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturallydiverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people withdisabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Companion Animals Team Leader, and based in Mulgrave theAnimal Shelter Assistant is a varied position consisting of both administrativetasks and hands on tasks such as front counter operation, cash handling, feeding animals and cleaning kennels. TheAnimal Shelter Assistant will liaise with animal welfare groups and beresponsible for daily transactions within the facility.
About You
You will havestudied an animal related discipline and have a passion foranimals and animal welfare.



You will have excellent communication and customerservice skills, you will be self motivated and have the ability to work under pressure and deal with conflict through negotiation. You will have demonstrated administration, clerical and cash handling experiencesupported by sound computer skills.
Cert II Animal Studies or equivalent experience
Sound Administration and Clerical experience
Ability to handle/control companion animals
Data entry and computer skills using a variety of software programs
Experience in cash handling
The Rewards
Greatworking setting
Healthand Wellbeing Program
LongService Leave after 5 years
Trainingand Development Opportunities
EmployeeReward and Recognition program
EmployeePerformance Review and Planning System
CorporateRate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
SocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
EmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family
Applicants who donot address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillorsin relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant fromthis process.
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📌 Animal Shelter Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 Sydney