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OverviewJoin to apply for the Animal Attendant - Part-Time Permanent role at Illawarra Mercury.RSPCA NSW is Australia''s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation, working tirelessly to prevent animal cruelty, caring for over 15,000 animals in New South Wales, Australia every year. We are seeking to recruit a part-time Animal Care Officer (Animal Attendant) who brings experience of animal care to provide animal husbandry, implement behavioural initiatives, provide enrichment and care to all creatures great and small (dogs, cats, small animals, to livestock) at our Illawarra Shelter. The successful candidate must hold a valid working Visa and will be required to work weekends.ResponsibilitiesProvide animal husbandry, enrichment and care to dogs, cats, small animals and livestock at the Illawarra Shelter.Implement behavioural initiatives and daily care routines.Maintain sanitary conditions and follow feeding schedules, including medication administration as required.RequirementsValid working Visa required.Ability and willingness to work weekends.What We''re SeekingDependable and diligent with reliability and attention to detail.Passionate advocate for animal welfare.Compassionate caregiver providing essential care, sustenance and affectionate attention.Team player with the ability to work harmoniously within a team.Patience, empathy and the ability to earn trust and cooperation from animals.Positive disposition and constructive attitude.Time management skills to ensure timely care for all animals.Basic understanding of animal care, dietary requirements and health indicators.Benefits And PerksCertificate II Animal Care or equivalent, essential.Health & Lifestyle benefits - Access to WHEREFIT Discount Program (activewear, gyms, health supplements, meals, and apparel).40% Royal Canin Discount for your pets.Access to Converge Employee, Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP).12 weeks Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.Paid Community Service leave with SES or Rural Fire Service.Animal Compassionate Leave.Generous training and education opportunities, and leave.Pathways to our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses.Apply NowIf this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ''APPLY'' to send in your resume.RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at ***********@rspcansw.org.au and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our recruitment team will respond to your email promptly. #J-18808-Ljbffr