Our Illawarra Shelter, located in Unanderra, is now looking for experienced Animal Attendants to join their dedicated team on a casual basis. You will undertake a range of Animal Attendant responsibilities, ensuring a high standard of animal care at all times.

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?

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services
• Generous staff discounts on RSPCA NSW retail items, vet services and medication, pet food and many many more…
• Variety of leave entitlements including 12 weeks parental leave

About the Role

It goes without saying that everyone working within RSPCA NSW loves animals, but those handling our nearest and dearest on a daily basis go that extra mile to ensure our animals receive all the love and care they deserve.

• Perform animal care tasks such as cleaning cages/enclosures; medicating; feeding; exercising; assessing animals
• Provide basic first aid to animals where required
• Provide high level communication to managers and colleagues and that ensures all information is provided to required parties
• Provide high level customer service to all stakeholders, including members of the public

About You

• Certificate II Animal Care or similar, essential
• Certified Microchip implanter, advantageous
• Previous animal handling experience
• Previous experience providing customer service to a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• NSW driver's license (unrestricted or green P's)
• Resilience – the ability to bounce back from occasional setbacks

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 HR at [email protected], using the subject line: Animal Attendants - Illawarra Shelter / Unanderra enquiry via EthicalJobs, and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.