Join Our Team as a Facility Assistant – Animal Management Facility
About the role:
As a Facility Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the Tweed Shire Council Animal Management Facility. Reporting to the Facility Officer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Observing and reporting animal health and behaviour.
- Administering medication and providing basic first aid under veterinary guidance.
- Cleaning kennels, catteries, and livestock areas to maintain hygiene and meet husbandry standards.
- Assisting with facility presentation and laundry duties.
- Updating records in Council systems and external databases such as the Companion Animal Register (CAR).
- Providing respectful and helpful customer service, including processing payments.
- Handling sensitive situations with tact and professionalism.
This role requires a practical understanding of animal management facilities and associated tasks, including euthanasia.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $56,135 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,620 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Certificate II in Animal Care Services (or equivalent) and experience handling companion animals and livestock in commercial or regulatory settings.
- Ability to manage anxious, aggressive, or fearful animals; knowledge of animal husbandry, disease prevention, and breed-specific behaviours.
- Strong customer service skills, especially in sensitive situations, with accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Proficiency in basic computer software and Council systems.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact in animal welfare.
- Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
- Work in a dynamic environment with varied daily tasks.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 29 August 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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