Dog Team Animal Attendant

Are you passionate about dogs and ready to roll up your sleeves to help them find their forever homes? As a Volunteer in the Dog Team, you will support AWLQ with feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and exercise; ensuring every dog receives the care, comfort, and love they deserve.

This is a physical, hands-on role that includes cleaning kennels, walking and interacting with dogs, preparing food and bedding, handling laundry, and maintaining the cleanliness of the rehoming areas. Hygiene and safety are critical, and all volunteers follow strict protocols to keep our animals healthy and happy.

We are looking for volunteers who are:

  • Physically fit and comfortable handling dogs up to 60kg
  • Calm, confident, and resilient around dogs of all temperaments
  • Reliable, hardworking, and able to follow instructions carefully
  • Not bothered by getting dirty or working in a fast-paced environment
  • Team players who care deeply about animal welfare

📍 Available Locations: Gold Coast, Beenleigh, 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 

BEENLEIGH*

8:00am – 12.00pm

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     

Please note: Volunteers at Beenleigh must be particularly confident with large, boisterous dogs and follow staff direction at all times.

🐕 Your time, energy, and compassion will make a direct impact on the lives of dogs waiting for their second chance.

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