Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 23681
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 June 2026
Contact Officer: Kimberley Nyberg on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5825
Details: Based at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston, the Kennel Operations Coordinator is responsible for implementing, developing, and reviewing procedures to maintain excellent animal health and welfare within the facility. This role is accountable for the performance of a small team of Kennel Hands by fostering a positive and collaborative team culture while providing hands-on support and guidance, and assisting with daily duties.
You will ensure that the facility operates to the highest standard of cleanliness, safety and animal care. Duties include overseeing and conducting health checks, feeds, administering medication, attending to minor wounds and abrasions, preparing enrichment activities, and supporting and delivering ongoing training for dogs suitable for adoption.
Additionally, the role oversees impounding and expounding dogs during business hours, including managing the pound keeper register. By leading with professionalism and hands-on guidance, this role plays a critical part in maintaining high standards of animal care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Experience in animal husbandry or dog handling is highly desirable.
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Possession of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment, is required.
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Possession of an accredited microchipping certification, or ability to attain within 6 months of commencement, is required.
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This position requires a Driver Licence (Class C) or equivalent.
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This position requires pre-employment psychological testing and medical assessment which includes audiometric testing and a moderate-level functional assessment.
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This position requires a National Police Check.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
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Be willing to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases during their employment.
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants must address each selection criteria (up to 350 words per criteria). Please take into consideration the “Duties/Responsibilities" section when addressing how you have demonstrated the Selection Criteria. Applicants must also supply a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two references, which includes a current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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