Pound Officer

About this role

Full-Time | 38 hours per week Weekly Rate: $1,274.83 - $1,389.56 + allowances and super What you will do: • Provide daily care for companion animals. • Clean and maintain animal enclosures and pound facilities to a high standard. • Monitor animal health and behaviour and report any concerns. • Assist veterinarians while they provide treatment to animals in Council’s care. • Follow safe work practices to protect yourself, your team, the community and the animals. • Share your experience, ideas and knowledge while developing your skills through training opportunities. View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on the Orange City Council website.) What can we offer? When you join Orange City Council, you’ll have access to: • Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family. • Salary Packaging including novated leasing. • A range of in-house and external training opportunities. • Free EAP services for you and your family. • Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives. Is this job for you? If you enjoy practical, hands-on work and want to contribute to animal welfare and community service, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief response outlining why you’re a great fit for the role, including the qualifications, skills and experience you can bring to our team. There is also an opportunity available for a part-time Pound Officer. In your response, please advise if you would like to be considered for this role if you are unsuccessful for the full-time position. Applications Close: 4 August 2026 If you have any queries relating to this role, call Pound Supervisor, Della Sealey, on 02 6393 8991. Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council. Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.