As our Fur-tastic Kennel Concierge you will assist in the running of the daily operations of our boarding kennel - which is essentially a hotel for very furry, occasionally muddy and always opinionated VIPs (Very Important Pets). Your mission, keep tails wagging, kennels immaculately clean, and humans reassured that their precious fur-babies are in excellent hands.

Duties will include:

Provide food, water and general admiration of our guests.
Clean kennels, bowls and all mysterious and often fragrant substances which defy scientific explanation.
Exercise dogs and pretend you are not being taken for a walk by a particularly enthusiastic guest.
Watch and report on any signs of illness, distress, or overly dramatic attention-seeking behaviour.
Assist with baths, brushing and convincing some dogs that no, they won't drown and yes, the hair dryer is safe.
Keep accurate records such as medical details and who destroyed their bed/toy that day.
Support the check in and check out process for pets and occasionally overwhelmed owners.
Follow safety and hygiene procedures.
Greet customers with warmth and professionalism and the confidence of someone who can wrestle a muddy spaniel...and win.
Communicate clearly and calmly, even when an owner provides a 45min monologue of their dogs bed time routine.
Listen carefully and record dietary quirks and rules (eg Bella only eats chicken if cut into triangles).
Provide reassuring updates to owners who miss their dogs so much more than their dogs miss them.
Handle concerns with empathy, patience and humour even if the situation becomes more dramatic than a Daschund denied a treatie.
Represent the kennel with positivity and professionalism, showing owners that their pets are in safe and loving hands.
Help create a friendly environment where humans leave smiling and dogs leave happy and tired (the dream!).

Skills and qualities required:

Physically fit - lots of walking, lifting large dogs whose legs suddenly 'forget' how to work and chasing escape artists.
Comfortable working in all weather- yes, even the 'how-is-it-this hot' and muddy-paw apocalypse days.
Quick reflexes for poop-scooping, door-closing and zoomie-dodging.
Happy to get muddy, hairy and slobbered on daily.
Strong work ethic, great stamina and a sense of humour.
A genuine love for animals and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Good numeracy and literacy skills

Weekend availability essential - dogs don't care about Sunday sleep-ins.

This job will be perfect for someone who is in it for the wagging tails and happy customers...and you will get in your 10,000 steps per day.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $18.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 25 per week

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 18/02/2026

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