Animal Facilities Officer (36.25 hours per fortnight for a duration of 3 months)
Regulatory Services
Permanent Full Time
LGO Level 2-3 $64,471 - $70,455 pro rata based on competency, plus penalty rates, plus superannuation
Hervey Bay

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our vision to Build Better Communities.

 

What we are looking for:

As part of the Regulatory Services team you will be responsible for the feeding and cleaning of animal enclosures with a focus on animal husbandry and welfare.  You will also conduct suitability assessments, liaise with veterinarians, ensure all animals are provided regular enrichment activities, adhere to infectious disease control standards and report potential breaches.

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

 

What you should have to apply:

• Outstanding work ethic
• Awareness of Safety
• Driven to succeed
• Be willing and able to follow instructions, including complying with written procedures
• Have an enthusiasm for working outdoors and undertake manual work
• Ability to work in unpleasant conditions
• Possess good interpersonal skills in order to provide excellent customer service and work effectively as part of a team
• Queensland Class “C” drivers’ licence

 

What’s nice to have:

• Certificate in Animal Welfare/Husbandry
• Experience in Local Government in similar position

 

What our Council can offer you:

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements,
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• Study assistance program
• Reward and recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vaccinations
• Paid Emergency Services leave

 

Application requirements:

To be considered applicants MUST supply:

• Cover letter explaining suitability for the role
• Resume
• Video recording no longer than 3 minutes and no larger than 32MB, answering the below questions
  • What motivated you to apply for this position
  • Can you tell us a little about yourself and your history with animals?

For hints on how to reduce the size of your video recording please click here.

For any technical issues please contact Talent & Retention on 4197 4532

 

Applications close:

11pm Sunday 8th January 2022.

For further details please contact Tiffany Palmer, Animal facilities & Education Coordinator on 0460 013 916 during business hours only.

 

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

 

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you!

Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.

From Fraser Island - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

 

Before starting your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format.  PDF format is preferred.

 

Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

 

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