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Animal Shelter Attendant (Casual)
Muswellbrook Shire Council —Muswellbrook NSW
- $38.27 - $39.47 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
- Free food
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Animal Shelter Attendant (Casual)

Muswellbrook Shire Council -
Muswellbrook NSW

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Job Details

Casual
$38.27 - $39.47 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Free food

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Driver Licence

Full Job Description

About the position

The Casual Animal Shelter Attendant will provide efficient and effective operation of Council’s Animal Shelter as required, by maintaining appropriate facilities for the housing and care of animals under the Companion Animals Act, and to present a positive image of Council to the public.

Key Responsibilities

Daily cleaning duties including maintaining the cleanliness of Animal shelter entrance, staff amenity area, cleaning, hosing and disinfecting animal pens and exercise yards, cleaning and washing litter trays, food bowls, animal bedding and the correct use of relevant cleaning chemicals
Required animal care including lifting, carrying or moving animals of objects, ensuring the correct amount of food is provided to appropriate animals, visually checking animals for signs of illness &/or injury, monitoring of sick &/or quarantined animals and treating all animals with respect.
Community contact including interaction where members of the public attend the Animal Shelter or where required for community projects.
Operational requirements including reviewing notes in message book, updating the communication board as required, observing and abiding by warnings in relation to animal behaviour.
Maintenance requirements including reporting all required maintenance requests in message book, checking gates, doors, windows and locks for security.

About you

Must be available to work weekends and public holidays
Solid previous relevant work experience in the handling of animals
Demonstrated commitment and interest in the well-being of animals and the ability to work independently and unsupervised
Demonstrated ability to undertake labouring duties including the use of garden maintenance and cleaning equipment.
Demonstrated basic competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software (or equivalent).
Class C Drivers Licence.

What we offer

Casual position, with an hourly rate from $38.2682 to $39.4657 per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
Training Courses + Professional Development
40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Lauren Miller, Animal Shelter Coordinator on (02) 6549 3700.
If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email [email protected].
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

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The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

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