Career Opportunities

At Animal World Pet Resorts, caring for pets isn’t just a job — it’s a passion. Every team member plays a vital role in giving our guests the best care, love, and attention while providing their owners with peace of mind. Whether you’re welcoming clients at reception, walking a happy dog in the sunshine, or ensuring our facilities are sparkling clean, you’ll be part of a team that treats every pet like family.

                        "Perfection is our Goal, however excellence will be tolerated"

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We currently seeking a senior (Adult over 21) Animal Attendant at our Cornubia location.

Animal Attendant

About the Role

We are currently seeking passionate Senior Animal Attendant (Adult aged 21 or over) to join our award-winning Pet Resort at our Cornubia location. We have both casual/part-time position available, working between 10–30 hours per week.

Shifts are rostered fortnightly across weekdays, alternating weekends, and public holidays, with extra availability required during school holiday periods, especially Easter and Christmas.

Key Responsibilities

As an Animal Attendant, you will:

  • Care for our boarding pets (primarily dogs and cats)

  • Feed, bath, and exercise animals

  • Maintain spotless kennels, cattery areas, and play spaces

  • Check pets in and out, ensuring accurate records and warm farewells

As you progress, you may advance to a Reservation Specialist role, which includes:

  • Managing customer enquiries (phone, email, and in-person)

  • Handling bookings using our software system

  • Delivering exceptional customer service at every interaction

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Formal qualifications are not essential, though Certificate III in Companion Animal Services is highly regarded

  • Prior experience in boarding kennels or animal handling is essential

To Be Considered, You Must:

  • Be a genuine animal lover who enjoys working with dogs and cats

  • Be physically fit, strong, and confident handling animals safely

  • Enjoy hands-on, physical work in all weather conditions

  • Be punctual, reliable, and eager to learn (training provided)

  • Hold a current driver’s license and have your own transport

  • Live within 10–15 km of our location

  • Be available during peak periods, including public and school holidays

  • Have strong computer, phone, and exceptional customer service skills

Why Join Us?

Animal World Pet Resorts is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to exceptional animal care and outstanding customer service. We are proud recipients of numerous business and garden awards, reflecting the pride we take in our work and facilities.

We offer:

  • Generous wages

  • Clear pathways for career advancement

  • Ongoing training and personal development

  • A supportive, high-performing team environment

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, please submit:

  1. An up to date and accurate resume
  2. A handwritten 1-2 page cover letter (scan to send) along with a recent photo explaining outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you would be a great fit for Animal World Pet Resorts:

📧 Send applications to the HR manager: [email protected]

Applications Close: 5pm Friday 19th Sep 2025

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Traineeships - Animal Attendants

Our School-Based Traineeships in Companion Animal Services (cert 111 ACM 30417) are offered to Year 11 students who are passionate about animals and want to start building a career in animal care working one Friday per week whilst studying year 11 & 12.

Possible career paths include:

  • Animal Attendant in boarding kennels or catteries

  • Zoo or animal shelter work

  • Pet grooming

  • Animal training

  • Veterinary nursing

About the Role

As an Animal Attendant Trainee, you’ll care for our guests — mostly dogs and cats, with the occasional bird or guinea pig. Your duties will include:

  • Feeding, exercising, and monitoring pets’ health and wellbeing

  • Cleaning kennels, cattery areas, and play yards

  • Bathing and drying dogs

  • Checking pets in and out

  • Maintaining lawns and gardens (mowing, weeding, tidying)

  • Assisting reception with customer service, bookings, and phone enquiries

Criteria – You Must:

  • Be an animal lover (especially dogs and cats)

  • Be physically fit, strong, and able to handle animals safely

  • Enjoy hands-on, physical work (and not mind getting dirty!)

  • Be punctual, reliable, and eager to learn

  • Have excellent communication and basic computer skills

  • Be available for some work during school & public holidays (including Easter & Christmas)

Experience isn’t necessary, but being confident with animals and having grown up around dogs is essential.

Additional Requirements:

  • Live within 10–15 km of one of our locations

  • Have parental support for transport to and from work

  • Be confident around dogs that may jump up and cats that may hiss

  • Be able to competently handle, bathe, and dry dogs (training provided)

  • Be organised enough to manage both schoolwork and work shifts

Hours & Training

  • One school day per week: working 6-7.5hrs between 7:30am and 5:00pm

  • Additional shifts during school holidays, Easter, and Christmas

  • Certificate III can usually be completed in under 2 years

  • Trainees must complete 750 hours before finishing Year 12

  • Ideally starting in November of Year 10 or start of Year 11

  • Work experience may be offered to shortlisted applicants to ensure suitability

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, please submit:

  1. An up to date and accurate resume
  2. A handwritten 1-2 page cover letter (scan to send) along with a recent photo explaining outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you would be a great fit for Animal World Pet Resorts:

📧 Send applications to the HR manager: [email protected]

Applications for the 2026-27 traineeship at Cornubia are being accepted now.

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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