Join our Team at Greenbah – Animal Care Assistant/Kennel Hand

Hunter Valley - Elrington

At Greenbah, we’re proud to set the highest standards in animal care and welfare. We are a family-run business with a passion for dogs and horses. We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Kennel / Farm Hand to join our friendly team on our beautiful property in the Hunter Valley. We have exciting opportunities available for 2 new team members to join us in the following roles:

- Permanent Part-Time (minimum 25 hours per week - may lead to more hrs for right employee )
- Casual (flexible shifts. Min 10hrs – 9am to 1pm )

Includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and public holidays on a roster. Flexibility for the right applicant. Ability to bring a horse may also be available to the right applicant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with animals, grow your skills, and be part of a supportive, close-knit team. Whether you're looking to start or advance your career in animal care, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Adhere to Biosecurity protocols & maintain a clean, safe environment (including kitchen/Grooming/equipment)
- Working with both dogs (including puppies) and horses (if comfortable)
- Cleaning (Poop Pickup), Feeding, grooming, following puppy training curriculum, and more cleaning.
- General stable and kennel duties
- Yard Cleaning and general tidying
- Conduct and monitor enrichment activities
- Conduct welfare checks to monitor the health and well-being of animals.
- Attention to detail in relation to animal health
- Must be available for weekend/school holidays




- Other light stable/kennel or farm duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

· Honest, RELIABLE, with a positive, can-do attitude.

· Physically fit and capable of hands-on tasks, comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.

· High level of organisational skills and ability to keep an extremely clean work environment. (OCD is Great)

· Able to work independently and within a small team,

· Excellent attention to detail and take pride in your work and cleanliness.

· Able to follow set routines and protocols

· Genuine passion for animals, their wellbeing & committed to animal welfare

· Desire to follow Greenbah’s ethics and grow as part of our team

· Kind, calm, and patient when handling animals

· Experience working with animals — kennels, stables, shelters, or similar.

· Confident handling dogs (horses a bonus) of all sizes and temperaments.

· Ability to follow instructions from senior staff.

· Have experience with dogs and/or horses (bonus points for both!)

· Flexibility to adapt to changing daily routines and availability for school holidays and public holidays as required.

Requirements

· A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

· Experience handling dogs and/or horses (Horses not essential to start)





· References are essential

· Strong animal husbandry skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

· 12+ months experience in animal care (kennels, shelters, vet clinics, etc.)

· Animal care qualification or equivalent experience (preferred)

· Solid understanding of dog behaviour and group play dynamics

· Knowledge of cleaning & infection control

· TAFE studies in Animal Care are highly regarded and fully supported

Why You’ll Love it:

· Be part of a kind, supportive and professional team.

· Peaceful rural setting in the Hunter Valley, 40min to beaches.

· This isn’t just another job — this is a place to grow, be supported and learn.

· Option to bring your own horse for the right applicant.

· Long-term position preferred, but casual work also available

· Work hands-on with happy, well-cared-for animals every day.

· Flexible work arrangements and Bonuses

· Award wages based on experience + Super

· No two days are the same—you’ll never be bored!

· Work with like-minded people in a fun and exciting business with a well-established reputation and brand.

· Flexible and family-friendly. We understand life outside of work matters — flexible scheduling and genuine work-life balance are part of the deal.

· A team that values your input. You’ll be heard, supported, and trusted to shape how we do things

If you’re looking to work with a caring, qualified team in a beautiful setting — where animals always come first — we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $26.44 – $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Kennel Hand / Animal Attendant (Elrington)
🏢 Greenbah
📍 Elrington