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RNRSPCA NSW
RSPCA NSWAnimal Welfare

Animal Attendant

Location

Yagoona, New South Wales, Australia

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

3h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Attendant will deliver exceptional daily care and welfare management for animals at RSPCA NSW shelters. Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, ensuring welfare through interaction and enrichment, administering food and veterinary support, and assisting with behavior modification and adoptions.

About RSPCA NSW

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.


Why Work For Us?

  • A broad range of leave entitlements, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs

  • Generous discount on products and services, including pet food, retail and vet clinic products and services

  • Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role

  • Staff parking and a newly renovated work environment

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications/experience

  • Join a dedicated, supportive team at RSPCA NSW

  • Contribute to animal welfare and make a real impact

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities

  • Variety in work with both on-site and public interaction.


Join the RSPCA NSW Team as an Animal Attendant!

Are you passionate about animals and ready to make a difference? The RSPCA NSW is looking for dedicated Animal Attendants to provide the highest levels of daily care and welfare management for animals in our shelters and rehabilitation sites.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional animal care in accordance with RSPCA NSW Shelter Standards.

  • Maintain cleanliness and disease control of all animal areas.

  • Ensure welfare through daily interaction, exercise, and enrichment.

  • Administer food, grooming, and veterinary support for animals.

  • Assist with behaviour modification, adoption, and public education.


What You'll Need:

  • Qualification in Animal Care or related discipline.

  • Minimum 6 months animal handling experience.

  • Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

  • Physical fitness and emotional resilience.


Apply now and help us provide a brighter, safer future for animals in need!

Updated 3h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Animal Handling • 1+ yrs
Disease Control • 1+ yrs
Veterinary Support • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Customer Service • 1+ yrs
Emotional Resilience • 1+ yrs

Experience

0+ years

Certifications

Qualification in Animal Care • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Paid Parental Leave
Mental Health Support

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationYagoona, New South Wales, Australia
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow4/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

RSPCA NSW

Team size

Growing team

Location

Yagoona, New South Wales, Australia

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

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Animal Attendant

Yagoona, New South Wales, AustraliaFull Time