RSPCA ACT - Casual Animal Care Assistant

RSPCA ACT is looking for energetic & motivated people to join our team of animal care assistants on a casual basis.   We are looking for someone with extraordinary customer service experience, basic knowledge of animal care and handling, and a genuine interest in animals and their welfare.  You will be required to be flexible as you will be called upon to work in the Pet Adoption Centre and retail shop; but also, the cattery, kennels, vet clinic, and with other domestic animals or wildlife at times. If you enjoy variety and have a passion for animal welfare then this may be the position for you.

RSPCA ACT offers:

• A supportive team
• Variety and opportunities to develop
• An environment to share your passion for animal welfare.
• Free parking
• Uniforms
• Access to subsidised vet care

What we are looking for:

• A passion for excellent customer service
• A passion for animal welfare
• Computer and administration skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty, reliability, and willingness to take instruction.
• Physical and mental fitness is imperative! Working with animals is hard physical work and can be mentally demanding.

This is a base-level position.  Salary and conditions of employment are in line with the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2010 Level 1.

We work and hire by RSPCA ACT values which you can read on our website. If you don't feel that you can live these values while at work, then this role is not for you.

How to apply:

Please address the selection criteria below:

1. Outline your previous employment experience, including previous work in a customer service-oriented field.
2. Provide examples of your experience in animal care and handling.
3. Please write a statement explaining why we should employ you. To assist in preparing your statement, some things we would like to know about you are: why you want to work for us, your teamwork and people skills, how you have shown initiative, and how you communicate effectively with others.

Your resume and covering letter complete with your responses to the selection criteria, are to be forwarded to

employment@rspca-act.org.au

It is essential that you provide responses to the selection criteria to be considered for the role.   

Due to the overwhelming amount of applications we receive, contact will only be made with candidates we select for our shortlist.

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