Blacktown City Council

Veterinary Nurse Trainee – Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 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 more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 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

Are you looking to start your career as a Veterinary Nurse? We are offering a traineeship at our Animal Rehoming Centre section on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 2.5 years, providing a combination of on-the-job work experience, with 1 day of TAFE per week and the remaining 4 days will be on-the-job training, where you will obtain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing while you get paid.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Nurse Trainee to join our team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 2.5 years. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have already completed a Certificate II in a related field and are eager to pursue a career in veterinary nursing, where you will obtain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing while you get paid.

In this role, you will contribute to the effective presentation of our animal care facilities, kennels, cattery, and surrounding areas, and play a key role in ensuring the humane treatment of impounded animals. You will also be responsible for the identification of animal welfare issues.

If you are passionate about animal care, possess a relevant Certificate II, and are committed to providing the highest standard of care, we encourage you to apply!

Who can apply

• Applicants must have completed a Certificate II qualification or above in a similar field 
• Experience in handling companion animals and/or livestock
• Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service
• Applicants who have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required)
• Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Blacktown City Council and 1300apprentice are partnering to conduct the initial recruitment process
• Applications need to be submitted online through Council's online recruitment system
• The selection process requires chosen applicants for all positions to undertake an interview, aptitude test and a medical examination.

If your application is successful in progressing through to the next recruitment stage, a representative from 1300apprentice will be in contact with you.

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 30 May 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       1300apprentice.com.au

Internal ref:              Blacktown City Council - Veterinary Nurse Trainee