At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for animals, maintain cleanliness, and conduct welfare checks in a supportive environment.
- Company: Family-run business passionate about animal care in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to bring your horse!
- Other info: Enjoy a peaceful rural setting and opportunities for growth in your animal care career.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team and make a real difference in animal welfare.
- Qualifications: Experience with animals, reliability, and a positive attitude are key.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Join our Team at Greenbah - Animal Care Assistant/Kennel Hand
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 )
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 and horses (if comfortable)
Cleaning (Poop Pickup), Feeding, grooming, following 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)
- References are essential
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
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Kennel Hand/Animal Attendant employer: Greenbah Dubbo
Greenbah Dubbo offers a supportive and close-knit work environment, ideal for those passionate about animal welfare. Employees have the opportunity to work hands-on with animals, develop their skills, and enjoy flexible working hours. The family-run nature of the business fosters a strong team spirit and commitment to high standards in animal care.
