Careers
We employ Animal Attendants at our Cornubia and Park Ridge Locations. The details and any vacant positions are listed below.
Current Positions available
Position Vacant – Senior Casual Animal Attendant
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Senior Animal Attendant (aged 21 or over) for our award-winning Pet Resort located in Cornubia. This is a casual position offering regular shifts of 4–8 days per fortnight, totaling approximately 30–60 hours per fortnight (15–30 hours per week).
Workdays vary throughout the week and include alternating weekends and public holidays, with additional shifts during school holidays, particularly Easter and Christmas.
Key Responsibilities
You will start as an Animal Attendant, responsible for:
- Caring for our boarding pets (primarily dogs and cats)
- Feeding, bathing, and exercising animals
- Cleaning kennels and cattery areas
- Checking pets in and out
As you become proficient in our procedures and systems, you may progress to a Reservation Specialist, where you’ll:
- Manage customer enquiries (phone/email/in-person)
- Handle bookings using our software system
- Provide exceptional customer service
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Formal qualifications are not required
- A Certificate III in Companion Animal Services is highly regarded
- Previous experience in boarding kennels or animal handling is a requirement
To be considered, you must:
- Be an animal lover with a genuine desire to work with dogs and cats
- Be physically fit, strong, and capable of handling animals safely
- Be comfortable with physical, hands-on work
- Be punctual, reliable, and eager to learn (training provided)
- Hold a driver’s licence and have your own transport
- Live within 10–15 km of Cornubia
- Be available during school and public holidays, including Easter and Christmas
- Have strong computer, phone, and customer service skills
Why Join Us?
Animal World Pet Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to the highest standards of animal care and customer service. We’re proud to have earned numerous business and garden awards over the years.
We offer:
- Generous wages
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Ongoing training and personal development
- A supportive, high-performing team environment
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria, please submit:
- An up-to-date resume
- A 1–2 page covering letter (handwritten or typed), outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you would be a great fit for Animal World Pet Resorts
Apply via: Seek.com.au
Applications close: 16 May 2025
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.
Position Vacant – Traineeships - Cert 111 Animal Care Services
(cert 111 ACM 30417)
Our school based traineeships are suited to year 11 students in high school looking to pursue a career working with Animals.
EG: Animal Attendant in Boarding kennels or cattery, Zoo or Animal Shelter.
This could also potentially lead to Groomers, Pet Shops or Animal Trainer or vet nursing.
Job Description
Our Animal Attendants look after our guests, mostly dogs & cats and occasionally birds & guinea pigs. This includes, but is not limited to, feeding & exercising, cleaning kennels, play yards and cat enclosures, bathing and drying dogs, checking guests In & Out, monitoring and recording pet’s health and wellbeing, exercising and walking dogs. Animal Attendants also assist with the ground maintenance and tidying of lawns and gardens with mowing and weeding, and assist in reception with customer service and sales by answering telephones, serving customers, taking bookings for new and existing customers etc.
The Criteria for an Ideal candidate - you must be …
- An animal lover wanting to work with pets, particular dogs and cats
- Physically fit, strong and able to handle and control dogs and cats
- Not be afraid of physical work or getting their hands dirty
- Punctual, reliable and willing to work and wanting to learn
- Available to work additional shifts when required during school & public holidays - Easter & Christmas.
- Have excellent computer and communication skills
Whilst experience is not essential, growing up with animals and being fit, strong and having a genuine love of animals is!
The ideal person would…
Live nearby ideally within 10-15klms:
As a parent would need to drive you to and from work.
Have a genuine love of animals particularly dogs & cats
Proper handling of dogs and cats is a big part of the work and being able to connect with them.
No fear of dogs which can jump up on you or cats that hiss at you.
Be physically fit and strong
Must be able to learn to competently handle dogs and cats including bathing and drying dogs.
Pick up and effectively clean dog kennels and yards, and cat enclosures.
Be punctual, reliable, and well organized so as to be able to complete studies and work
Be available to work some School & Public Holidays, particularly Easter & Christmas.
Trainees would normally work 1 school day per week (Approximately 7.30am-11am, 2.30pm-5pm)
Plus extra work during peak periods: School Holidays, Easter & Christmas.
Work experience is available for applicants that best meet the criteria above to see if you are suited.
Cert 111 can normally be completed in under 2 years and trainees must complete 750hrs before finishing year 12. Ideally commencing in November of year 10 or at the start of year 11.
Applicants that meet “The Criteria” should complete
Our Employment Application Form
And email it along with a 1 page hand written letter (scan to send) outlining why you wish to work for AWPR and why you feel you would make an excellent employee.
Applications are to be emailed to [email protected]
