Hawkesbury City Council

Animal Shelter Assistant

Animal Shelter Assistant
Be
passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Permanent Full Time
• 9 Day
  Fortnight 
• Fitness Passport + On Site Parking 

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage 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.

The Role

Reporting to the Companion Animals Team Leader, and based in Mulgrave the
Animal Shelter Assistant is a varied position consisting of both administrative
tasks and hands on tasks such as front counter operation, cash handling, feeding animals and cleaning kennels. The
Animal Shelter Assistant will liaise with animal welfare groups and be
responsible for daily transactions within the facility.

About You

You will have
studied an animal related discipline and have a passion for
animals and animal welfare. You will have excellent communication and customer
service skills, you will be self motivated and have the ability to work under pressure and deal with conflict through negotiation. You will have demonstrated administration, clerical and cash handling experience
supported by sound computer skills.

Essential Criteria

• Cert II Animal Studies or equivalent experience
• Sound Administration and Clerical experience
• Ability to handle/control companion animals
• Data entry and computer skills using a variety of software programs
• Experience in cash handling
• Good communication skills

Desired Criteria

• Microchip Implanters Certificate

The Rewards

• Great
  working environment
• Tertiary
  Education Assistance
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Long
  Service Leave after 5 years
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• Employee
  Performance Review and Planning System
• Corporate
  Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team
on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 18th October 2026

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.