Position: Animal Attendant/ Animal Officer

Location: Kingston

Pay Rate: $34/hr + super

Contract: Mon – Fri, 38 hrs a week for 6 months with possibility of extension.

Maxima is currently seeking a few highly motivated individuals for Animal Attendant/ Animal Officer for one of our local government clients.

Position Summary: The Animal Attendant is responsible for the daily care and welfare of animals within a facility, ensuring they are fed, groomed and maintained in a clean, safe, and enriching environment.
This role supports the health and wellbeing of the animals and assists in general animal husbandry tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Feed, water, and provide general care for animals as per their specific needs.
• Clean and maintain animal enclosures, cages, and living areas.
• Assist in administering medication and ensuring animal health protocols are followed.
• Monitor the behavior and health of animals, reporting any signs of illness or distress to the supervisor.
• Provide enrichment activities for animals to promote mental and physical wellbeing.
• Assist in maintaining accurate animal records.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare regulations.
• Assist with customer or public inquiries about the animals when necessary.

Qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of animal husbandry and control regulations.
• Driver's licence "C"

If you possess the skills, experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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