Pound Officer - Orange, Australia - Orange City Council

Description

Your Future at Council:

• Work at our purpose-built Pound, that is designed with the welfare of companion animals as the main priority
• Assist to care for the city's stray cats and dogs
• Prioritise safety and ensure safe work practices for yourself, your colleagues, our community and the animals
• Deliver efficient and effective service to the community

What you will Do:

• Enjoy being active and working with companion animals
• Carry out a range of tasks – daily care of companion animals (dogs and cats), cleaning of enclosures and facility, monitoring and reporting on animal health and behaviour, assisting vets whilst they provide treatment to animals in Council's care
• Share your experience, knowledge and ideas
• Undertake training and development opportunities

You'll Be Proud Of:

• Making a positive contribution to your city and region
• Ensuring the welfare of stray animals
• Working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Being a team player

Is this job for you?

• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role Let us know what qualifications and experience you can bring to our team.
• Get your application in by: Sunday 19 May 2024
• Annual Salary From: $59789 plus superannuation
• Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to Council's, employee assistance program, flexible working arrangements, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes

Keen To Learn More?

• Click on the link to check out the Position Description
• Visit to learn more about Orange City Council
• For any enquiries, reach out to Pound Supervisor, Emily Cahill on

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.