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Pound Attendant

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6798620

  • Permanent part time position
  • Competitive salary of between $66,678.39 and $68,254.26 ($38,673.47 and $39,587.47 pro rata) per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading
  • Monday - Friday 4.27 hours per day approximately (8am -12.30pm)
  • On the job skill and leadership development
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

As the Pound Attendant you will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining the Nillumbik Regional Pound facility in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with Council's procedures and the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs in Shelters and Pounds
  • Providing day to day care for animals within the pound.

What you will bring to the role:

  • Experience in customer focused service delivery
  • Certificate II in Animal Studies or commensurate experience working in animal shelters, pounds, kennels and/or veterinary clinic
  • Animal handling experience
  • Experience in care and maintenance of dogs and other animals
  • Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with other staff and the public
  • Able to demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline in work undertaken
  • Ability to navigate and operate a personal computer and related software applications.

Why should you join us?

We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Nicola Southam, Community Safety Officer - Animal Management, during business hours on 0428 643 105 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Wednesday 3 September 2025

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Applications Close: 03 Sep 2025

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·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

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Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.