Our Hunter Shelter, located in Rutherford, is now looking for highly experienced Animal Attendants to join their team on a casual basis.

To succeed in this role, you must be motivated, energetic, reliable and willing to undertake a range of Animal Attendant responsibilities, ensuring a high standard of animal care is paramount!
We are currently seeking casual staff, and as a casual, you must be available at short notice to cover a shift and be flexible with shift requirements.

About RSPCA NSW

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

Why work for us?

• A broad range of leave entitlements including 12 weeks parental leave
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
• Generous discount on products and services, including pet food, retail and vet clinic products and services
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role

About the Role

• Perform animal care tasks such as cleaning cages/enclosures; medicating; feeding; exercising; assessing animals
• Provide basic first aid to animals
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and disease control
• Deliver high level customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public
• Educate the public regarding animal care and wellbeing
• Administration duties as required

About You

• Certificate II Animal Care or equivalent experience essential
• Previous animal handling skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• The desire to work with people to improve animal welfare outcomes
• Initiative and ability to prioritise
• Good organisational skills
• Team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to conduct manual handling tasks
• Resilience – the ability to bounce back from occasional setback

Apply Now

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘APPLY NOW’ to send in your resume.
RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team ([email protected] using the subject line: Animal Attendants - Rutherford enquiry via EthicalJobs) and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting.