About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace. If you enjoy variety and have a passion for animal welfare, then this may be the position for you.

What’s on Offer

• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.

• Security– Permanent full-time role, based at the Mornington Community Animal Shelter and Pound. Band 3 - $65,627 per annum (excl. super)
• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire while being supported by a professional team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Community Animal Shelter & Pound Operations Supervisor- the core responsibilities include:

• Daily feeding, watering and inspection of all animals
• Cleaning of pens and waste disposal in accordance with the Code of Practice
• Enrichment of all housed animals
• Basic administrative skills – Knowledge of operational systems including Shelter Buddy
• Transportation of animals
• Contribute to the overall running of the Shelter & Pound
• Assist with community engagement programs such as school tours & work experience students

About You

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced person interested in caring for animals, with genuine affection for cats, dogs, livestock and pocket pets. Additionally, you will have:

• Minimum Qualifications Cert III in Animal Studies
• Industry experience relating to the care, cleaning, feeding, enrichment and hygiene of domestic animals and livestock.
• Current drivers’ licence and Police and Working with Children Check a must
• A good communicator and positive person who enjoys teamwork
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment & carry out tasks in required timeframes

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply Now'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply Now'.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Leesa McCann Animal Shelter Operations Supervisor on 03 5950 1838.

Previous Applicants need not apply.