Details: Based at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston, the Kennel Operations Coordinator is responsible for implementing, developing, and reviewing procedures to maintain excellent animal health and welfare within the facility. They manage a small team of Kennel Hands and as a team are responsible for cleaning the facility, conducting health checks, feeding, and administering medication, attending to minor wounds and abrasions, preparing enrichment activities and ongoing training for the dogs suitable for adoption.

This role also involves impounding and expounding dogs held at the facility during business hours, including managing the pound keeper register. This position supervises a team of Kennel Hands.

This position may be exposed to sensitive and traumatic situations and material, including potential to encounter aggressive or agitated customers, as well as viewing images and other materials associated with animal cruelty and injuries to people and/or animals.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• This position requires a National Police Check
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• This position requires a Driver Licence (Class C) or equivalent.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical assessment which includes audiometric testing.
• Be physically fit, able to walk 2km without resting, and have no manual handing restrictions that would prevent safe physical exertion (i.e. push, pull, bend and lift over 10kg).
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or ability to attain within the first 12 months of employment.
• Possession of an accredited microchipping certification, or ability to attain within 6 months of commencement, is required.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicants must address each Selection Criteria (up to 350 words per criteria). Please take into consideration the “What you Require" section when addressing how you have demonstrated the Selection Criteria. Applicants must also supply a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two references here.