• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 4, Salary Range: $64,602 - $69,508 plus superannuation

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. We host a range of events and planning is underway for Bendigo to co-host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

A rare opportunity exists at the Bendigo Animal Relief Centre (BARC) for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team of professionals. As BARCs only Vet Nurse, you will assist the facility Veterinarian and Operations Manager with successful animal welfare strategies during the day to day operations of the City’s pound and shelter services.

In this busy facility, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of all animals in the centre and in foster care, and daily compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes and Policies as they relate to the BARC and animal welfare.

You will also assist with surgery schedules, vaccination schedules, medical treatment, record keeping, product ordering and assist the Veterinarian with general nursing duties including animal assessments, administering medications and ethical euthanasia.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have knowledge of veterinary science through formal training and relevant experience working as a Vet Nurse, have strong communication and time management skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

BARC is open 7 days a week and weekend work may be required.

A satisfactory police records check and Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Above award wages, base hourly rate from $32.69 plus annual salary increases
• Flexible employment arrangements including options for part time work and rostered days off
• Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Fra Ateyo, Operations Manager BARC on (03) 5441 2209.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 5th March 2023.

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