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Leading Senior Animal Shelter Officer

at Sutherland Shire Council
Published May 29, 2023
Expires June 11, 2023
Location Sutherland Shire, NSW, Australia
Category Government positions  
Job Type Government  
Closing Date 11/06/2023
Reference Number SSC753
Supporting Document/s Leading-Senior-Animal-Shelter-Officer-May-2023.pdf 191.68 kB
Contact Name Jeremy Bennett | Sarah Thomas

Description

Things We’ll Trust You With:

  • The Animal Shelter Operations Unit reunites companion animals to their owners as well as finding companion animals their new ‘fur-ever’ homes.
  • You will help to provide animals with a caring, stimulating and hygienic environment to enhance their wellbeing whilst at the shelter.
  • You will manage and supervise the daily operations of all staff associated with the operations of the shelter.
  • Support and educate our community - Providing exceptional customer service.
  • Apply your office administration experience to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and legislation.

 

Things You’ll Do:

  • You will be responsible for providing exceptional care to the animals and ensuring the shelter is maintained to high standard.
  • You will assist in mentoring, guiding, and coaching a team of staff to achieve high levels of operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Safely transport, handle and care for animals (including Dangerous & Restricted Breeds)
  • Be a team-player - Share your knowledge of different dog and cat breeds and their behavioural traits.
  • Grow your career. Apply your experience working with animals (paid or volunteer capacity) in shelter or veterinary clinic.
  • Provide support, guidance and advice to a dedicated group of volunteers.

 

 Things You’ll Be Proud Of:

  • You’ll turn your passion for caring for animals into a career.
  • Work for an organisation which has the community at the heart of all that we do.
  • Promoting responsible pet ownership throughout the community.
  • Reuniting and rehoming companion animals.

 

 The Fine Print:

  • Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by midnight: Sunday 11th June 2023
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated the week of 12th June 2023
  • Package: $74,147 gross p.a. plus superannuation
  • Hours of work: Work hours span 8:00am - 6:00pm across a 7-day spread (including public holidays) to support the operational needs of the Animal Shelter.

 

Keen To Learn More?

  • Click on the link to check out the Position Description.
  • For any job related enquiries, please connect with Jeremy Bennett (Team Leader Animal Shelter Officer) on jbennett@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • Sarah Thomas - Talent Acquisition Business Partner (SAThomas@ssc.nsw.gov.au), can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

 

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