Kennel Attendant

Who are we:

We are greyhound lovers who support the exciting and vibrant sport of greyhound racing at every stage of the lifecycle from breeding, racing to retirement. Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is a body corporate constituted by the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the commercial management of the industry in NSW. In its role GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, but also the equally important welfare and rehoming of our animals once their athletic careers are behind them through numerous pathways including the newly introduced international avenues. This role is working in our Greyhounds As Pets program, supporting our greyhounds find their forever home. At GRNSW, our values are ICARE – Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and we aspire to live and breath these each day.

Why GRNSW?

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.
• Access to our employee wellbeing program
• You and your family have access to Sonder, our well-being provider with loads of resources at your fingertips
• Bi-yearly company-wide events
• Continual learning and development in your role, including a range of courses to expand skills
• Work with a passionate team which are driven to be excellent in all aspects of what we do
• The opportunity to convert to permanent

Role Summary:

We are recruiting Kennel Attendants to work with our greyhounds in the Londonderry adoption center and prepare them for pet life. Kennel Attendants are responsible for the upkeep, care, and enrichment of the greyhounds and ensure that the site is maintained properly. Please note that these are casual roles and require flexibility to work on the weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and upkeep of kennels
• Feeding and preparing food for greyhounds
• Assist with the day-to-day care, enrichment greyhounds awaiting re-homing
• Assist with the day-to-day upkeep of the facility.
• Various other duties including vet trips
• Represent GRNSW and GAP at a number of annual promotional and adoption events in the regions.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience and confidence in handling dogs
• A full driver’s license is required and experience driving a trailer/van is preferred
• Qualification in animal care preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of canine behavior is highly regarded
• Passion for animal care and wellbeing.
• Willingness to travel and work (reasonably) outside normal business hours, including weekends and afternoons.

How to Apply

Please apply via the link and we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the position, please email Brogan at bnorman@grnsw.com.au.