Animal Attendant

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Animal Attendant to join our dynamic, supportive team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a meaningful environment where your efforts genuinely improve the lives of animals and the community. As an Animal Attendant, you will play an essential role in the daily care, enrichment, and overall wellbeing of the animals in our care, while collaborating closely with a committed team of staff and volunteers. Your ideas and contributions will be valued as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for someone with relevant qualifications and substantial experience handling companion animals. At BARC, we pride ourselves on using fear‑free handling techniques, and we’re searching for a team‑oriented individual who shares our strong focus on animal welfare. Occasional weekend overtime may be required.

If you are proactive, compassionate, and eager to continue growing your skills in animal care, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications in an appropriate field
• Significant experience in handling companion animals
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Desirable: 

• Qualified microchip implanter
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal care and welfare issues
• Computer literate in basic office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Developed verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to drive manual vehicle
• Experience in handling livestock.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,197.30 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 3 April 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Tracy Murphy at Tracy.murphy@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 

Internal ref:              BCC1929