Bega Valley Shire Council

Companion Animal Facility Cleaner and Carer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a compassionate individual who will clean and maintain BVSC's Companion Animal Facility (CAF) (Dog and Cat Pound) and provide sustenance and care for all animals housed within the facility. 

As a Companion Animal Facility Cleaner and Carer, you will clean the cattery and dog kennels as well as stock animal food supplies. You will liaise with the Ranger Coordinator in regards the temperament and behaviour of impounded animals for rehoming assessment purposes.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who has their current NSW Class C Drivers Licence. 

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated skills in animal handling and management. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 
• Demonstrated competence in cleaning and sanitation skills in an animal boarding facility or similar type of environment. Three (3) years' experience. (Indicative)

Benefits

This is a permanent part time position working 6 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $64,323.01 gross per annum (paid pro-rata), comprising of:

• $1,109.40 per week base salary
• $127.58 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Trudi Badullovich - Compliance and Ranger Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2222.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 10 March 2025. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.