Classification: City Ranger 1
Salary: $70,236 - $76,910 plus superannuation
Position No: 67277,Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 July 2026
Contact Officer: Abigail Walsh on [email protected] or 0417517485
Details: Based at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston, Kennel Hands are responsible for the day-to-day welfare and health of the animals held within the facility. With a passion for animal welfare, Kennel Hands are responsible for cleaning the facility, conducting health checks, feeding, and administering medication, attending to minor wounds and abrasions, exercise and preparing enrichment activities for residents. This includes handling dangerous and aggressive dogs day-to-day to ensure that they’re welfare needs are met.
As an important member of the team, Kennel Hands work collaboratively with other staff to support the overall management of the facility, with a focus on animal welfare and ensuring the safety of visitors to the facility. You will contribute to the development, achievement and continuous improvement of team objectives and plans to ensure the service meets community standards and expectations.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
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Experience in animal husbandry or handling is highly desirable.
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Possession of a Certificate II in Animal Care, or ability to attain within the first 12 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 psychometric 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 prior to commencement.
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This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
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Be willing to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases during their employment
Note: There is one full-time temporary and one part-time temporary position available from September 2026 for six monthswith the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description document. Applicants must also submit 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.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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There is one full-time temporary and one part-time temporary position available from September 2026 for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
