Animal Care Officer

Townsville City Council
Permanent - Full Time Townsville, Queensland Animal Care and Service Workers
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Job Description


Division/Section: Planning
Environment & Lifestyle / Environmental Health &
Regulation


Position
Type: 
Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25
hours/week)


Salary
Range: 
LGO2- LGO3 ($67,410 - $81,390
per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and
experience


Location:
Townsville


Application
Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 21 June 2026


About the
Role: 


Provide daily care
for animals including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and general
husbandry, while assessing behaviour and making clear rehoming
recommendations. Monitor health, identify illness or injury,
support veterinary care, administer treatments, and safely handle
animals of all temperaments, including fearful or aggressive, using
humane practices. Assist with euthanasia where required.


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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Townsville, Australia
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026