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About us
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria and employs people to provide services and governance to local communities. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values.
We have a Bring Your Own Device and Mobile Allowance policy, which we encourage candidates to read in conjunction with the position description.
Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Our organisation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and evidence must be provided by the preferred candidate prior to an offer of employment.
About this role
This position contributes to the effective care of animals at the municipal pound, provides internal and external customer service and assists with administration to support the Community Safety team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide best practice essential care to animals at Stawell pound, including (but not limited to) the tasks of:
- Daily feeding, watering, grooming and inspection of animals
- Daily cleaning of animal housing areas
- Administering of medication and treatment prescribed by a veterinarian
- Restraint of animals during assessment and treatment
- Be comfortable handling deceased animals
- Transportation of domestic animals
- Routine disinfection of animal housing areas and equipment
- Provision of daily environmental enrichment and exercise
- Provide timely and accurate information to the Team Leader Community Services on observed animal behaviour and condition, including suspicion of injury or disease.
- Keep premises clean and tidy at all times.
- Releasing animals to owners and receiving payments.
- Stock management, ensuring that stock at the pound is stored correctly, regular checks on quantity of stock and report to Team Leader for advice.
- Report to the Team Leader Community Services on issues regarding compliance with facility and Council policies and procedures.
- Accurately input data and information on animals into the record keeping system.
- Undertake other administrative duties as required.
- Maintain appropriate office files and management systems and implement improved processes where required.
- Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.
About You
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant experience and confidence in handling and caring for domestic animals, including dangerous dogs and feral cats.
- Relevant knowledge and skills in office and customer service gained through on-the-job training in keeping with position requirements.
- Valid drivers licence.
Selection criteria
- Previous animal handling experience and demonstrated strong/high level of interest in caring for animals.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic Occupational Health and Safety requirements relevant to an animal facility.
- A proven ability to plan and organise work to meet quality standards, unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Data entry skills and experience in using computer software.
How to apply
- Attach a cover letter and resume.
- Submit your application by following the process
If you'd like to know more contact Linda Gray, Coordinator Environment & Community Safety at linda.gray@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8700.
Applications close 12.00pm Monday 7th August 2023
Northern Grampians Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to being a child-safe organisation, with zero tolerance for child abuse.
