Our Blue Mountains, RSPCA NSW shelter is now looking for an experienced and compassionate Animal Attendant to join their team on a part time basis. You must be motivated, energetic, reliable and willing to undertake a range of Animal Attendant responsibilities, ensuring a high standard of animal care is maintained.

As an Animal Attendant you will strive to ensure all animals are provided with the highest level of care while focusing on enriching their lives.

About RSPCA NSW 

The RSPCA NSW is Australia's preeminent animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. The RSPCA is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

Why work for RSPCA NSW?

• We offer a  broad range of leave entitlements including 12 weeks parental leave
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
• Generous employee discounts on products and services, including pet food, retail and vet clinic products and services
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role

About the Role

• Perform animal care tasks such as cleaning cages/enclosures, medicating, feeding, exercising and assessing animals
• Perform basic first aid to animals where required
• High level communication to managers and colleagues to ensure all information is provided to required parties
• Provide high level customer service to all stakeholders
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and disease control
• Educate the public regarding animal care and wellbeing
• Administration duties including recording animal identifications

About You

• Certificate II Animal Care or equivalent experience essential
• Previous animal handling skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to work rotating rosters including weekends and public holidays
• The desire to work with people to improve animal welfare outcomes
• Initiative and ability to prioritise
• Good organisational skills
• Team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to conduct manual handling tasks
• Resilience – the ability to bounce back from occasional setback

Apply Now

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘APPLY’ to send in your resume.

RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact  hr@rspcansw.org.au and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.

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