Animal Care Assistant | Bundaberg
Animal Care Assistant
Support the daily care and wellbeing of animals while gaining practical experience in an animal shelter environment. This role helps ensure animals have clean, comfortable spaces and opportunities for enrichment while they await their next chapter.
Key tasks may include:
- Cleaning animal pens, including removing bedding, cleaning enclosures, sweeping and managing waste
- Providing fresh bedding, toys and enrichment items
- Assisting with animal socialisation, enrichment and exercise (once trained by shelter staff)
- Supporting laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding animal bedding and supplies
What you may gain:
- Hands-on experience caring for animals in a shelter setting
- Practical knowledge of animal welfare and enrichment
- Experience working as part of an animal care team
Skills & requirements:
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
- Comfortable working around animal noise and recognising signs of distress or warning behaviours
- Able to lift up to 10kg independently
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work in a physically demanding environment
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
When can I volunteer?
- Minimum commitment: one 4-hour shift per week for at least 3 months
- Available Monday to Sunday
- 8:00am-12:00pm
- 12:00pm-4:30pm
Important Reminders:
- Applicants must read the Essential Capabilities of an Animal Care Volunteer document before applying.
- Applicants who cannot meet the essential requirements will be unable to progress.
- An up-to-date tetanus vaccination is required before handling animals at the shelter.
- The role involves physical work, cleaning duties and regular contact with animals.
To learn more, contact volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au.
