Animal Care Attendant

Requisition Number: 804

Salary Range: $66,359.99 - $78,220.08 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Animal Care Facility

Application Close Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of pets and the community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and proactive Animal Care Attendant to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As an Animal Care Attendant, you will be responsible for providing exceptional in-house care to animals who come into Council’s custody for a variety of reasons. Working closely with a supportive team, you will ensure our facility runs safely, smoothly, and in line with legislative requirements and Council procedures.

This role involves hands-on work with animals and provides a unique opportunity to make a real impact on their wellbeing, whether through feeding, cleaning, exercising, monitoring health, or supporting rehoming efforts.

Whether it is a lost pet looking for its way home or an animal in need of a fresh start, your role will directly impact their journey.

What We Are Looking For:

Current “C” class driver’s licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.

Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation; or Cert IV Animal Behaviour; or Training in or Cert IV Vet Nursing.

Authorised Microchip Implanter.

Demonstrated previous experience / knowledge in pound operations and in legislation specific to the operation of pounds in relation to local governments.

Ability to handle animals, in particular dogs, cats and livestock.

Understanding and ability to utilise animal capture techniques.

Ability to understand and assess dangerous animal behaviour.

Ability to relate in a courteous and diplomatic manner, particularly in dispute situations.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council