• Permanent Part-Time and Casual opportunities available, competitive hourly rate.
• Join a team that values collaboration, kindness, and creating positive outcomes for our animals.
• Work at the City's brand new, purpose-built animal management facility.

About the role

This role supports the daily operations of the City's Animal Management Centre, ensuring the care, welfare, and safe release of impounded animals in line with legislation and community expectations. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, exercising, and transporting animals, assisting with veterinary checks, microchipping, maintaining accurate records and providing high-quality customer service. It also supports the rehoming of unclaimed animals and assists in promoting responsible pet ownership education.

Successful candidates will need to be available and flexible to work across a seven-day roster (Monday - Sunday), to support the needs of the Centre and the animals in our care.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

To thrive in this role, you'll need a qualification in animal care (e.g. Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent), hands-on experience in domestic animal care, and an understanding of the statutory requirements for companion animals and their welfare. Strong written and verbal communication, customer service and digital skills are essential, along with a commitment to safety and following procedures.

What's on offer?

• Permanent Part-Time 15.2hrs per week: competitive hourly rate (from $32.65) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Casual opportunities: competitive hourly rate (from $32.65) depending on your capabilities and experience + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation
• Work at the City's new, purpose-built Animal Management Centre.
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Sonja Laine, Senior Animal Management Officer at sonja.laine@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0428 023 892 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.