Animal Attendant
Core
Daily care, welfare, and management of on-site animals (horses, goats, poultry) to support therapeutic programs for NDIS participants and mental health consumers.
Role type
Animal Attendant (hands-on IC)
Builds
Healthy, well-handled animals ready for therapeutic activities
Domain
Agriculture + Mental Health Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal health knowledge, animal husbandry, horse handling, physical fitness, WHS compliance, first aid
Preferred skills
Cert III in Animal/Equine Studies, experience in therapeutic/educational settings, trauma-informed practice understanding
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Feed, water, and monitor animals; maintain enclosures and paddocks; observe and report illness/injury; handle and groom horses for therapy; manage pasture and feed; administer basic first aid; maintain farm infrastructure; support therapy assistants during activities
Seniority
Part-time / Casual