Animal Attendant

Job No: INTC33
Location: Bathurst

THIS IS AN INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY! 

An exciting INTERNAL opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Animal Attendant to assist in operations at Bathurst Regional Council’s new facility, the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre. Applicants will have a minimum of 3 year’s experience in a similar role and be motivated to maintain high standards of animal welfare. Animal Attendants will be required to undertake duties such as cleaning and disinfection of kennels and feeding and care of impounded animals. Experience in handling dangerous or aggressive dogs will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high standard of customer service, assisting customers both at the facility and on the telephone in release or adoption of animals. Basic to intermediate computer skills and an ability to use online databases and case management software (supported by on the job training) are essential requirements of the role.

Position Status: Permanent - Part-Time

Hours of work: Part-Time hours are 32 per week over five days. Weekend work on a rostered basis will be required for all positions (overtime or weekend penalty rates will apply).

Application closing date: Sunday, 21 September 2025, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Felicity Smith - 02 6333 6190

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. 

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.