PART TIME - 25 HOURS PER WEEK

Why Join Us?

The City of South Perth's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community. Located 4kms from the Perth CBD and bordering the stunning Swan River, the City is widely recognised for its active places and beautiful spaces.

As an organisation, we are committed to attracting and retaining values based and customer service orientated people. When employed by us, you will have the opportunity to thrive, as well as take advantage of great working conditions and benefits including:

• 5 weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% Leave Loading
• Purchase up to 4 Additional Weeks of annual leave per year
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free Onsite Parking
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Flexitime available for full time employees
• Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including the popular Perth Inner City Mentor Program
• Award winning Health and Wellness Program, free and onsite for all employees
  • Flu Vaccinations and Skin Screening
  • Outdoor Active Classes and Team Activity Challenges
  • Yoga and Pilates
  • Physical Nutrition programs
  • Financial wellbeing tools
  • Mental Health and Safety seminars
• Superannuation 1/1 Sessions
• Corporate Discounts with major Health Insurance Providers (up to 7% discounts)
• Personal Leave up to 14 days per year (based on length of service)
• Inclusive and Safe workplace practices
• We are also working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Employer.

 

About the Position

The Animal Care Facility Officer is a diverse position working within a dynamic team to provide high quality customer service to residents, visitors and other local government contractors.

This position is responsible for providing a high level of care to all animals held within the facility as well as providing husbandry services, including impounding and releasing animals.

This role also includes significant administrative duties, such as purchasing, record keeping, maintaining spreadsheets and animal registrations.

To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role with animal handling.
• Excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability facilitate conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with limited supervision.
• Animal handling qualifications - desirable.
• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Clearance.

This position is on a roster that includes some weekends. The successful candidate must have availability on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to be a part of our diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the 'Apply Here' button on the City's website. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to our Civic Centre Reception. Applications in formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed.

For more information regarding the position, please contact, Tracey Lord, Supervisor - Animal Care Facility, on 08 9474 0777 and visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 2 April 2025.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close advertisements early, therefore an early application is strongly encouraged.

The City of South Perth acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live, work and play - the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.

The City of South Perth is an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type (08) 9474 0777.

 

 

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