Companion Animal Rehoming Officer - Campbelltown, Australia - Campbelltown City Council NSW

Campbelltown City Council NSW

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Campbelltown, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Companion Animal Rehoming Officer

Temporary fulltime, 35hrs per week
Salary from $1, $1, % super + Award Increase from July 202
Be part of an amazing team who provide a great service to our community

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined.

Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other.

Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let's get something started

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for someone who has passion for rehoming animals and providing excellent customer service to our community.

The role of Companion Animal Rehoming Officer is responsible for proactively promoting the animals in care at the ACF to find them suitable homes.

This is through regularly updating our website content and other platforms, networking to effectively promote the rehoming of animals through community, welfare and rehoming organisations and responding to a variety of customer inquiries.

The CARO role will also provide general administrative support to the ACF team and be encouraged to think outside the box for new and innovative ideas on how to rehome the various companion animals that come into our care.

The role is currently available on a full time, temporary basis, however has potential to go permanent within the next months.

Relevant qualifications and extensive job related experience in an appropriate field.
Demonstrated high level of knowledge, compassion for and experience in dealing with companion animals.
Significant experience in or demonstrated capacity for developing materials for promotional/marketing purposes.
Ability to liaise and network effectively with external customers and animal welfare groups to promote animals for rehoming and sale.
Selfmotivated with welldeveloped public relations, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Highly developed conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills.
A commitment to community education.
Effective analytical and innovative problem solving skills.
Advanced internet, social media and computer skills (using Microsoft Office Applications and relevant corporate software).
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Photographic skills (skills in animal photography will be highly regarded)
COVID19 Vaccination or Medical Contraindication Certificate upon commencement.
Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you'll receive the following benefits:

Temporary full-time, 35hrs per week (with potential to go permanent within months)
Salary from $1, % super + Award Increase from July 202
Award and superannuation increase from July 202
Flexible work conditions
Generous leave provisions
Generous professional development opportunities
Exciting career progression opportunities
Weekly pay
Staff car park

Key contact:
For further information on this position, please contact Malcolm Hawkes, Coordinator Community Response on

Applications close
:
Monday 29 May 2023

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply._