Are you an experienced Animal Attendant who wants to work in a unique organisation and care for animals in need?
RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful: Together We Change Lives.
About the role
Provide vital help to all creatures great and small by caring for and attending to all animals in the care of RSPCA Qld Rockhampton Shelter by performing a wide range of duties using best practice in animal husbandry.
- To support the Animal Care Manager and the Inspectors based in Rockhampton and the animals in our care, including providing appropriate animal husbandry, enrichment and basic medical care at the Rockhampton holding facility and offer administrative support to the Inspectorate Team
- To assist the Inspectors by managing a support structure that provide sufficient animal space, appropriate offsite care of animals and assistance in field and at vet appointments.
- Assist ACC to manage foster and offsite adoption program.
- Adhere to Rockhampton agreed "capacity to care" and ensure all animals are moved through in a timely manner. (foster, adoptions, transfer)
- Work alongside the Rockhampton team in a collaborative and respectful manner and assist with the smooth flow and function of both the foster/adoption program and the inspectorate
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform Animal husbandry, Enrichment, Exercise and medicating animals in RSPCA care
- Proved observation of dogs and cat in areas of dog sociability (dog-dog interactions)
- Implementing low stress handing across the RSCPA animals and their living and travel environments
- Driving animals to vet appointments, place of holding etc.
- Implement enrichment for all animals in care.
- Communicating with behaviour and medical teams/ 1_medical, 1_behaviour on animals in care
- Maintaining clear communication and information sharing on animals in care.
- Administering vaccinations and other preventative treatments to animals as required
- General administrative duties such as collect evidence for animals under protective custody, including photographs, recording animal information, and maintaining records, scanning and uploading information to the database
- Assist in the foster/adoption program as required
- Completing administrative tasks associated with the completion of adoption/intake paperwork
- Where required supporting the inspectorate with accurate data entry for evidence pertaining to animal care records. This may include collecting, scanning and uploading evidence for animals under protective custody, including photographs and animal specific data as required.
- Assist Inspector in field as required.
Our Animal Attendants primarily work with our domestic animals, including dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets.
Who are we looking for?
- Certificate II or III in animal-related studies would be an advantage.
- Experience in animal husbandry and animal handling; verbally and visually identifying and describing animals body language.
- A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving the long-term goals of the RSPCA Qld.
- Excellent organisational skills, time management and the ability to cope in high pressure situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent office/computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet, ability to quickly learn to use RSPCA databases).
- Minimum age 18 years old.
Benefits and culture
- Access to counselling and mental health support services, Paid parental leave, Flexible Working Arrangements, Companion Animal leave and Study leave.
- Free animal adoption options, staff discounts with retailers, free pet vaccines, 40% off Royal Canin pet food, boarding options and much more.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support your professional development.
- Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care.
- Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals.
Why Be An Animal Attendant at RSPCA QLD? https://youtu.be/8C0u73QHKd8
How to apply
Are you great team player with a keen eye for detail, a strong self-starter with the ability to think outside the box and energised by an incredible purpose and passion to achieve the best outcomes for animals everywhere. If so, we would like to hear from you!
Please click here or visit www.seek.com.au and search using the keywords ‘Animal Attendant’, location ‘Rockhampton’ and follow the application instructions. Please include a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Interested?
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check. We conduct police checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the community, staff, and the animals in our care. Candidates may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.
RSPCA Qld acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. RSPCA Qld is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
To discuss opportunities within the RSPCA Qld please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected].
RSPCA Queensland - Who are we?
At RSPCA Queensland, we’ve been the state’s leading animal welfare charity for nearly 140 years, dedicated to improving the lives of all animals—domestic, farmed, and native. Every year, we care for over 42,000 animals, relying on the generosity of animal lovers like you to fund 96% of our lifesaving services.
We are also the only charity in Queensland with the power to enforce the Animal Care and Protection Act (2001) and investigate animal welfare concerns through our Inspectorate. Our team is on the front line to protect those who can’t speak for themselves.
Our mission? Together We Change Lives—and that includes yours. Join us and be a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of animals in need and improve animal welfare across Queensland.
