Administration Assistant
| Published | May 1, 2025 |
| Expires | May 15, 2025 |
| Location | Smithfield, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia |
| Category | Administration Other |
| Job Type | Casual |
| Salary | $31.23 – $39 per hour |
Description

The Young Animal Protection Society (Animal Shelter and Boarding Kennels for Dogs) is recruiting an experienced Office Administrator with outstanding communication/customer service skills and office/clerical, skills to join our team. This position is for 3 days a week including every second weekend
Responsibilities
- Answer phones, emails and greet customers in-person
- Assists customers with questions/concerns via phone, email or in-person
- Book in Boarding Dogs and ensure all information is recorded on each animal
- Assist with animal adoptions and reclaiming of animals
- Gather and load information into computer system
- Maintain and organize information and records as well as assisting with multiple aspects of the shelter operations
- Perform other office/administrative support work (i.e. filing, copying, etc.)
- Booking veterinarian appointments
- Sound knowledge of animal behaviour and care and the ability to interact positively and safely with animals
- High level of professionalism with outstanding customer service skills; capable of dealing tactfully with the public
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to maintain files/records effectively and multi-task/work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills with ability to fully utilize our Animal Shelter Program as well as Microsoft Office software (ie: Word, Excel)
- Creative problem solving skills
- Assist with cleaning of kennels first thing in the morning
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
Please submit your resume by email ONLY to pets@yaps.org.au
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