Animal Attendant Supervisor - Animal Care Facility

Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week

Competitive annual salary starting from $81,289.13 up to $87,990.21 per annum + 11.5% super + allowance

Award and superannuation increase from July 2025

Generous leave and professional development opportunities

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.

The Animal Care Facility (ACF) team are passionate about caring for all types of companion animals and proactively promote responsible pet ownership. The team assist with the caring and adoption of all animals that come into the facility. The ACF provide dedicated resources for animal welfare and rehoming and exceptional customer service to the community.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a hands-on Animal Attendant Supervisor to lead the team of Animal Attendants. We are searching for a leader who will excel in the delivery of a high standard of animal welfare and care. This leader will be able to manage a dynamic team and have the ability to lead by example in positive and proactive behaviours.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with extensive skills and knowledge in managing and developing teams.

Relevant tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III) in animal care and management with components in animal behaviour. Working towards will be considered.

Demonstrated application of relevant legislation affecting Local Government with particular reference to the Companion Animals Act 1998.

Previous experience handling animals.

Drivers License (minimum class C).

Conflict resolution & management skills.

Ability to lead a team in a positive and collaborative manner.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines without close supervision.

Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

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

Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week

Salary from $81,289.13 - $87,990.21 + 11.5% superannuation + allowance

Award and superannuation increase from July 2025

Mobile phone

Flexible work conditions

Fortnightly pay

Staff car park

Generous leave provisions, including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years, study leave and Health & Wellbeing leave.

Generous professional development opportunities

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to fitness passport and corporate fitness membership program

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Kim Carlaw – Animal Care Facility Operations Lead on 4645 4459.

Applications close: 6 July 2025

Sound like you? Apply now!

Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of all these checks.

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.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.