Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
Join a great team!
Casual position – $39.94 per hour + penaltyfor weekends
Fitness Passport + Onsite Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government areain metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urbanand rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomesfor the community through innovation and best practice.

There are currently two casual Kennel Assistant positions tobe filled.

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 inMulgrave, the Kennel Assistant is responsible for the care of impoundedanimals, including health checks, feeding, cleaning, exercising animals andmaintenance of the shelter.

About You

You will be passionate about animal welfare and will haveexperience maintaining commercial animal impounding premises.



You have a demonstrated ability to identify and report animal health concerns. You areexperienced in the handling of animals and managing animal behavior.
Cert II or above in animal related study orstudying an animal related qualification
Animal handling experience and knowledge of animal behavior
Outstanding verbal and written communication
Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite ofapplications
The right to live and work in Australia
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
The successful applicant will be required toundergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
Knowledge of shelter management software such asShelterbuddy and Companion animal Register
NSW companion animal microchipping accreditation

The Rewards

There are some excellent benefits to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:
Excellent working environment
Health and Wellbeing Program
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Reward and Recognition program
Fitness Passport
Social Club - Raffles, member draws, Christmasparty and other activities
Employee Assistance Program for employees andtheir family
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