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 are currently have positions open for 2027/28 Traineeships and Cornubia and Park Ridge see below.

Animal Attendants

About the Role

We have both casual/part-time positions, working between 10-25 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...

Whilst there are no positions available at present if you meet the above criteria, please submit an expression of interest which we will keep on file for 12 months and contact you should a position become available. Please email the following.

  1. An up to date and accurate resume
  2. A handwritten 1-2 page covering 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:

📧 Email the manager

Cornubia: cn@animalworldpetresorts.com.au

Park Ridge: pr@animalworldpetresorts.com.au

NOTE: Incomplete applications or expressions of interest without the covering letter will not be considered. Only shortlisted Applicants will be replied with an Employment Application form and may be offered work experience.

Traineeships - Animal Attendants Applications for Cornubia and Park Ridge Now open for 2027/28

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 studies can be finished in around 2 years and must be completed by end of year 12

  • Trainees must also complete 750 hours before finishing Year 12

  • Ideally starting in November 2026 or Early 2027

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, please email:

  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:

📧 Applications are to be emailed to the manager:

Cornubia: cn@animalworldpetresorts.com.au

Park Ridge: [email protected]

Suitable candidates will be sent an employment application to fill in and return by email for further consideration.

Work experience will be offered to shortlisted applicants to ensure suitability.

Applications for the 2026-27 traineeships at Cornubia and Park Ridge are being accepted now.

NOTE: Incomplete applications or expressions of interest will not be considered.

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