At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for impounded animals, including health checks, feeding, and exercising.
- Company: Join Hawkesbury City Council, a progressive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Earn $39.94 per hour, enjoy fitness perks, and onsite parking.
- Other info: Great career growth, health programs, and fun social activities await you!
- Why this job: Make a difference in animal welfare while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Cert II in animal studies or related experience with animal handling.
The predicted salary is between 39.94 - 39.94 $ per hour.
Be passionate. Be progressive. 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 behaviour.
Essential Criteria
- Cert II or above in animal related study or studying an animal related qualification
- Experience maintaining commercial impounding premises
- Animal handling experience and knowledge of animal behaviour
- Great verbal and written communication
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications
- Current class C driver licence
- 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.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of shelter management software such as Shelterbuddy and Companion animal Register NSW
- Companion animal microchipping accreditation
- Animal First aid/nursing experience
The Rewards
There are some great benefits to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Great 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, Christmas party and other activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
Applications close Sunday, 25th October 2026. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application. Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position. Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.
Kennel Assistant employer: Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including a leaseback vehicle, onsite parking, and a fitness passport option. With a strong commitment to employee growth through training and development opportunities, as well as a focus on community impact, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful planning initiatives in a vibrant and diverse local government area.
