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About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.3 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Your New Role:
Are you an animal lover looking for part-time work? We have the perfect opportunity!
Reporting to the Team Leader Rangers, the Animal Impounding Officer is responsible for providing effective and efficient management of impounded animals within Councils impounding facility through exercise, daily health assessments, feeding, and rehoming programs.
This is temporary part-time position covering parental leave for a period of 12 months.
Key Accountabilities:

• Ensuring that Council’s Animal Pound is always maintained in a clean and tidy state.
• Feeding and exercising animals daily.
• Cleaning occupied cages daily and ensuring recently vacated cages are cleaned and disinfected.
• Arranging the rehoming of animals impounded at Councils pound.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience with animal handling (companion animals and livestock); have good physical fitness and a current NSW Drivers Licence.
You will also possess demonstrated experience with animal health and wellbeing; experience rehoming animals; highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and high level computer skills.
The successful candidate will be committed to upholding Council’s values, approaching your work with enthusiasm and a drive to make a difference in our community.
Qualifications in Animal Studies are highly desirable.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• Temporary part-time position, 22.8 hours per week for 12 months
• Hourly rate $33.44 - $37.64
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact Retha Du Preez - Group Manager Development and Compliance, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.
Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B and Q Fever or willingness to obtain these vaccinations
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.