At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for animals, maintain shelter facilities, and assist with their health and wellbeing.
- Company: Join Townsville City Council, the largest local government in Northern Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long service leave, fitness discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible casual role with weekend and public holiday shifts available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Cert II in Companion Animal Services preferred; experience in animal care is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 41.68 - 41.68 $ per hour.
Position Type: Casual (weekend and public holiday availability required)
Salary Range: LGE2 ($41.68 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 23 August 2026.
About the Role
The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Animal Shelter Team to provide care and basic animal health to animals housed at the shelter such as cleaning and maintaining animal shelter facilities, feeding and watering, bathing and grooming animals under the supervision of the Coordinator Animal Shelter.
About you
- Cert II in Companion Animal Services or similar desirable
- Demonstrated ability to verbally and visually identify and describe animals, for instance the colours, sizes and breeds of different species
- Demonstrated experience in animal care, behaviour & handling skills
- Ability to listen, understand and empathise with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make basic sound decisions based on animal hygiene and welfare.
- Ability to work on a roster as reasonably required including weekends and public holidays
- Basic First Aid training mandatory
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
What We Offer
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
For further information review the Position Description.
Animal Care Attendant in Townsville employer: Townsville City Council
Townsville City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance and community impact. With generous benefits such as 5 weeks annual leave, extensive professional development opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to vital infrastructure projects in the vibrant Townsville area.
