Job detail for 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.