Middle Island Project Dog Handler
Warrnambool city council
Posted 12 days ago
Middle Island Project – Dog Handler
Council currently has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a Dog Handler, to assist in the overall care and handling of the Maremma Dogs.
About the Role
The Maremma Dogs protect the Little Penguin population on Middle Island from fox predation. The Maremma’s are located on the Middle Island intermittently throughout the penguin breeding season.
You will be required to undertake care and training, along with transportation to undertake their duties.
The Benefits
This is a casual position with an hourly rate of $41.03 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
Ongoing training and development
Discount to Council owned facilities
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ above.
Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Justin Harzmeyer, Coordinator Natural Environment & Sustainability, on 03 5559 4435 or [email protected].
Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 3 August 2025.
Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.
About Warrnambool
Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.
The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.
To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/
Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For details on what to include in your application refer to
www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application
About Warrnambool city council
Our Vision
To be a thriving, culturally rich and inclusive leading regional city.
Our Mission
Warrnambool City Council will work in collaboration with the community to:
be a financially sustainable organisation;
make Warrnambool a great place for people to live, work and visit;
support and encourage creativity and innovation;
create safe, connected and resilient communities that respect cultural diversity;
strengthen community health and wellbeing;
improve our environmental sustainability;
maintain our strong sense of community pride; and,
encourage and promote economic development.
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