Animal Facilities Officer x2
- Support the Animal Facility and Adoption Centre by maintaining high standards of animal housing.
- Conduct suitability assessments for animals being considered for rehoming or rescue.
- Ensure the care and welfare of all animals is provided in a timely and efficient manner.
Animal Facilities Officer x2
Regulatory Services
1x Permanent Full Time & 1x Temporary Full Time (up until 06 August 2027)
Hervey Bay
Stream A Level 2-3 - $76,729 to $83,245 (competency based) plus superannuation
- + 9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a proactive individual to support the Animal Facility and Adoption Centre.
In this role you will ensure animal housing is maintained to a high standard and the care and welfare for all animals entering the facility is provided in a timely and efficient manner, within a safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
What your day will look like:
- Maintaining and cleaning of animal housing, and disposal of solid wastes.
- Daily feeding & watering of all animals and provide regular enrichment to all animals.
- Ensure that animals are accommodated in accordance with industry best practice.
- Ensure animal housing signs are accurate including identification of animal temperament, medical status, etc.
- Conduct suitability assessments - including temperament, behaviour, age, and health - of all animals being considered for rehoming or rescue.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What you’ll need for success:
- Experience in animal welfare, handling and caring for animals.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, volunteers, the public and community groups.
- Ability to problem solve, and attention to detail.
- Proven computer literacy skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under general supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing working environments, technology, work priorities or organisational needs
What’s nice to have:
- Animal facilities experience or similar
- Authorised implanter (microchipping) qualification
- Certificate 3 (AQF Level 3 or above) in Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing qualification
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Values based culture
- Employee discount shopping program
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency services leave
- Uniform subsidy
- Years of service rewards
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Monday 19th October 2026 subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Tiffany Palmer, Animal Facilities & Education Coordinator on 0460 013 916.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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