Animal Shelter Officer

Animal Shelter Officer
Hourly Rate: $37.91 per hour (plus 25% casual loading)  Closing: Friday 11 September 2026  Casual

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking skilled staff to join the casual pool of staff at the Shepparton Animal Shelter.

This role will suit people who are motivated, reliable, energetic and able to provide a high standard of domestic animal care. The position is ideal for someone interested in advancing their career in the animal care industry or looking to have flexibility for their work/life balance.

The Animal Shelter cares for around 2,000 lost and surrendered animals per year with a strong record of finding new homes for our animals or reuniting them with their loved ones.

 Your commitment to the best animal welfare outcomes is rewarded with industry leading pay rates and conditions and professional development opportunities.

 Key tasks include:

• Cleaning, medicating, feeding and assessing animals

• Providing a high level of customer service to the community

• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and disease control

• Educating the community about animal care and wellbeing

• Administration duties including accurate record keeping

If you have completed or are working towards a relevant certificate in an animal field such as vet nursing or animal management, and have experience in handling and caring for animals, this may be the role for you!

For further information about this position, please contact Rachel Crawford, Coordinator - Animal Shelter, on 5832 9794.