Job Description

Who are we:

We are greyhound lovers who support the exciting and vibrant sport of greyhound racing at every stage of a greyhounds lifecycle, from breeding and racing through to retirement and rehoming.

GRNSW is committed to the long-term sustainability of the industry by caring for our People, Pups and Participants. GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, as well as equally important, the welfare management and rehoming of our athletes.

At GRNSW, our values are ICARE - Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and we aspire to live and breathe these each day.

Why GRNSW?

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of Greyhounds
• Work with a passionate, supportive team that truly cares
• Opportunity to grow your skills in animal care and welfare
• Access to our employee wellbeing program
• You and your family have access to Sonder, our well-being provider with loads of resources at your fingertips
• Bi-yearly company-wide events.

About the role:

We are recruiting Kennel Attendants to work with our greyhounds at our Londonderry, Western Sydney facility. We are open to both part-time and full-time positions, noting that this role requires flexibility, including weekend work and event attendance.

In this role, you’ll work hands-on with our greyhounds to support their daily care, enrichment, wellbeing and preparation for pet life. You’ll also be part of the team assisting with meet and greets for potential adoptees and foster carers, helping Greyhounds and their forever home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily animal husbandry including enrichment, exercise, grooming cleaning, and upkeep of kennels and facility
• Feeding and preparing food for greyhounds
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Various other duties including vet trips and transportation
• Represent GRNSW and GAP at a number of annual promotional and adoption events across NSW.
• Contribute positively to a supportive team culture.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for motivated, proactive team players who genuinely care about animal welfare and want to help our beautiful greyhounds transition into loving forever homes.

This isn’t just a kennel role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to giving retired greyhounds the very best start to life as pets.

• Experience and confidence in handling dogs
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and wellbeing
• A proactive attitude and willingness to jump in and support the team
• A full driver's license is required and experience driving a trailer/van is preferred
• Qualification in animal care are desirable
• Knowledge of canine behaviour is highly regarded
• Flexibility to work weekends, outside usual business hours and a willingness to travel when needed.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about dogs, hands-on, compassionate and thrive in a team environment, we’d love to receive your application!

If you have any questions about the position you can email Kellie Whelan at whelan@grnsw.com.au.