Permanent Part-time | NFP | Animal Care Award Rate $28.24
About Us
At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.
The Opportunity
We're seeking two passionate Animal Care Attendants to join our Beenleigh Rehoming Centre on a part-time basis, playing a huge part in ensuring the welfare of our animals is maintained to the highest standard. This role offers a minimum of 12 hours per week, worked across a 4-day week, with weekend work required. If you're a confident animal handler who thrives on providing exceptional care to animals while delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with a dedicated team of employees and volunteers to ensure the welfare of animals in care, including dogs, cats and small pets, is maintained to the highest standard.
- Maintain and clean animal housing to a high standard, including knowledge of animal quarantine and disease management practices.
- Provide a high standard of animal care, including administering routine veterinary medications and treatments.
- Deliver positive-based enrichment and behaviour management programmes for animals.
- Impound and reunite lost animals with their owners.
- Assist customers with pet meet and greets and adoptions, providing exceptional customer service to all visitors to the Rehoming Centre.
- Maintain high-level accuracy and attention to detail when updating animal and person records using our digital system.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with animal care in a professional environment, including previous animal industry experience in a similar capacity with dogs, cats and livestock.
- Confident dog and cat handling skills, with the ability to read body language and communicate animal behaviour.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, email and data management systems, with experience inputting data into digital management software.
- Availability to work a 7-day roster covering weekends and public holidays, with a 5 pm finish on some shifts.
- An open driver's licence and reliable transport.
- A National Police Clearance Certificate (or willing to obtain).
- Certificate III in Animal Studies, Companion Animals, Dog Training or a behaviour qualification (desirable).
We Offer
- Discounts on veterinary services
- Access to an independent Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The chance to play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work every day
Animal Attendant in Logan City employer: Animal Welfare League QLD
At the Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Located in the beautiful Gold Coast, our team enjoys a culture of compassion and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Volunteer Experience Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our volunteer programme, backed by executive support and resources, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and the community.
