For more than 140 years, RSPCA Queensland has been a leading animal welfare charity, dedicated to improving the lives of animals - whether domestic, farmed, or native. We care for over 42,000 animals annually, relying on the generosity of animal lovers like you to fund 91% of our life-changing services.
Our Purpose: We exist for animals to live better lives.
Are you passionate about animal welfare and thrive in a hands-on environment where no two days are the same?
As an Animal and Customer Care Attendant, you'll play an important role in providing compassionate care to animals while supporting the people who help them find safety, care and a second chance.
Working within our Animal Operations team, you'll contribute to positive animal welfare outcomes through daily animal husbandry, enrichment, handling and care activities, while also delivering exceptional customer service to adopters, owners, volunteers, council stakeholders and members of the community. You'll support a range of shelter and pound operations, helping ensure animals receive the care, attention and support they need throughout their journey with RSPCA Queensland.
This is a casual position, offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic and rewarding shelter environment where your contribution directly impacts the wellbeing of animals every day.
If you enjoy meaningful, hands-on work, building positive relationships and making a real difference to the lives of animals and people alike, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're looking for a compassionate and adaptable animal care professional who is passionate about animal welfare and committed to delivering exceptional care and customer experiences. Whether your background is in animal care, veterinary services, shelter operations or a similar environment, you'll bring a practical, positive and team-focused approach to your work.
You'll be confident working with a variety of animals and comfortable interacting with customers, volunteers, council representatives and other stakeholders. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to remain organised in a fast-paced environment will help you succeed in this role.
You'll enjoy a role that combines animal care, customer service and administration, and you'll be comfortable balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of care and
professionalism. Above all, you'll be someone who genuinely cares about improving outcomes for animals and contributing positively to a purpose-driven team.
In this role, you will:
Why Join Us?
At RSPCA Queensland, every role contributes to a better future for animals.
Join a team dedicated to creating positive outcomes for animals and the community every day. You'll have the opportunity to combine your passion for animal welfare with meaningful work that directly improves the lives of animals in need.
Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply today!
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Police Check for the safety and well-being of the community, staff, and animals. A pre-employment medical assessment may also be required.
RSPCA Queensland acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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