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Casual position – $39.94 per hour + penalty for weekends
Fitness Passport + Onsite Parking

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

There are currently two casual Kennel Assistant positions to be filled.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Companion Animals Team Leader and based in Mulgrave, the Kennel Assistant is responsible for the care of impounded animals, including health checks, feeding, cleaning, exercising animals and maintenance of the shelter.

About You

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



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

The Rewards

There are some great perks to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:
Outstanding working environment
Health and Wellbeing Program
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Training and Development Prospects
Employee Reward and Recognition program
Fitness Passport
Social Club - Raffles, member draws, Christmas party and other activities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
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