20/05/2025
04/07/2025
$70,588.13 - $76,083.92
Permanent - Full Time
Alice Springs Animal Shelter
Local Government

Who we Are

Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. We offer our 200+ team members across our three sites, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant and culturally rich community. Our vision of a brighter future, a prosperous and cohesive community.

We aspire to be modern, inclusive and innovative, bridging divides and forging new paths. We want to bring our community together, to celebrate this unique place of gathering where the world meets the oldest living culture on Earth.

Our Values

Leadership – our culture, values and accountability are present throughout the organisation

Collaboration – we work in partnership and are better together

Trust – nothing is more important than the trust between the community and ourselves

Respect – we respect people and genuinely care

Authenticity – what we do rings true and we do what we say

Inclusion – we value all people to create a more equal world

Commitment – we consistently strive towards our mission

Determination – we endeavour to continuously improve

Job Description

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an Animal Attendant who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse range of animals and outstanding service to our community.

Your responsibilities include providing high-quality care and cleaning for animals and their environments on a 7-day roster, supporting animal welfare including assisting with veterinary needs and humane procedures, maintaining a clean and safe shelter environment, delivering excellent customer service to visitors, adhering to all shelter procedures, and covering front desk duties as needed.

Please find position Description here 

Desired Skills and Experience

What we would like you to bring to the team

  • Prior experience in animal management and care, or the ability to quickly learn required skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to follow policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective work practices are employed at all times.
  • Ability to work with members of the public in a customer service environment.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement to ensure adherence to safe work practices and spot potential hazards.
  • Basic Computer skills, with the ability to quickly learn applicable software.
  • Ability to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including over weekends and public holidays

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:

  • Six weeks annu­al leave
  • 15 days per­son­al leave
  • Paid Domes­tic and Fam­i­ly Vio­lence leave
  • Cultural/​ceremonial leave
  • Train­ing and devel­op­ment opportunities
  • Flex­i­ble work­ing arrangements
  • Up to 11.5% super­an­nu­a­tion (increas­ing to 12% on 1 July 2025)
  • Relo­ca­tion assis­tance for eli­gi­ble positions
  • In-house health and well­be­ing program
  • Employ­ee Assis­tance Program
  • Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquat­ic Leisure Cen­tre

For more information about this role, please contact Coordinator Animal Service - Stacey Leddra at [email protected] or 08 7902 1100.

Salary

$70,588.13 - $76,083.92

Yearly based

Location

Alice Springs Town Council, 93, Todd Street, Alice Springs, Town of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
2 weeks ago
Job Expire:
3w 4d
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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Alice Springs Town Council, 93, Todd Street, Alice Springs, Town of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia