Cat Team Animal Attendant

Do you love cats and want to make a real difference?

As an Animal Attendant, you will play a vital role in the daily care, enrichment and wellbeing of cats waiting for their forever homes. Working alongside our dedicated staff, you will help with feeding, cleaning, laundry, enrichment, and giving our cats the love and attention they deserve.

This is a hands-on role and best suited to volunteers who are:

  • Comfortable with manual tasks such as bending, lifting up to 15kg, and cleaning
  • Resilient, reliable, and happy to follow routines in a fast-paced environment
  • Calm, positive, and confident working with cats of all personalities
  • Not bothered by strong smells or getting a little dirty
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team

By joining our Cat Team, you’ll not only learn valuable animal care skills but also experience the reward of helping cats feel safe, healthy, and loved while they wait for adoption.

📍 Available Locations: Gold Coast, Ipswich, Warra (Bracken Ridge), Willawong
💛 Commitment:  Weekly shift for a minimum of 3 months (minimum 48 hours initial training)
🕒 Shifts: Morning and afternoon shifts, 7 days a week

GOLD COAST

Weekday (AM): 8:00am – 12.30pm 

Weekday (PM): 12.30pm – 5.00pm  

Weekend (AM): 8:00am – 12.00pm 

Weekend (PM):  12.00pm – 4.00pm 

IPSWICH 

 8:00am – 12.00pm

12.00pm – 4.00pm 

WILLAWONG

Weekday (AM): 9:00am – 1.00pm

Weekday (PM): 1:00pm – 5.00pm

Weekend (AM): 8:00am – 12.00pm

Weekend (PM): 12:00pm – 3.00pm 

WARRA    

Weekday (AM): 9:00am – 1.00pm
Weekday (PM): 1:00pm – 5.00pm  

Weekend (AM): 8:00am – 12.00pm 

Weekend (PM): 12:00pm – 3.00pm     

Your time and care will directly improve the lives of cats in need and support AWLQ’s mission to create a brighter future for every companion animal.

Please ensure you read the full position description to confirm you meet all requirements and feel confident the role aligns with your interests.