Senior Pound Officer

About this role

Full-Time | 38 hours per week Weekly Rate: $1,445.69–$1,575.80 + allowances and super About Orange City Council Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow. What You’ll Do As Senior Pound Officer, you’ll provide on the floor guidance and support to Pound Officers and undertake day to day operations of the Orange City Council Pound including: • Coordinating and overseeing daily on-the-floor operations of the Pound • Leading daily cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of animal enclosures and facility areas • Coordinating daily tasks and support Pound Officers and Pound Assistants during operations • Monitoring animal health and behaviour and maintain accurate records • Undertaking initial health and behavioural assessments to inform treatment and rehoming decisions. View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on the Orange City Council website). Skills/Experience To be successful in this position you will need: • Class C Drivers Licence • Qualifications (or currently studying) animal handling/ welfare (such as veterinary nursing/ assistant) • Desirable: Certificate IV Companion Animal Services, Accredited Authorised Identifier and Euthanasia qualification What can we offer? • Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family. • Salary Packaging available including novated leasing. • A range of in-house and external training opportunities • Free access to EAP services for you and your family • Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives Apply today! If you have any queries relating to this role, call Manager – Compliance, Greg Perry on 0429 577 258. Applications close: Sunday 2 August 2026 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.