Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is the statutory authority responsible for regulating, conducting, and promoting greyhound racing and welfare in our state.

The sport generates $600 million in economic activity, over $3 billion in wagering, returns $60 million in prize money, and directly involves over 17,000 people.

Our vision is “Victorian greyhound racing is a vibrant, entertaining and thriving sport with animal welfare at its heart”. The integrity of the sport and the welfare of greyhounds are both significant components of the strategic objectives of GRV.

A fur-tastic opportunity for you

We’re looking for one casual Kennel Attendant to join our motivated GAP team at Seymour.

If you love dogs, and are excited to work hands on with greyhounds, this role is for you!

As our successful candidate, you will ensure all daily greyhound needs are met including feeding, watering, cleaning kennels, exercising, and providing enrichment activities such as structured play, training, and behavioral reinforcement.

Our greyhounds will show their appreciation by providing cuddles and kisses each and every day

Skills and Experience:

While experience working in an animal shelter plus post-secondary studies in animal care/welfare would be advantageous, ultimately, it will be your knack for building relationships and collaboration that will ensure your success with GAP. Due to the nature of our work, our successful candidate will need to hold a valid driver licence.

Fun fact! Looks can be deceiving… our greyhounds can weigh up to 40kg, so you must be physically fit, and comfortable to handle large dog breeds. Training on safe handling will be provided.

Our team works every day from 7:30am to 4pm, with weekday and weekend rosters available. We kindly ask that you outline your availability in your cover letter.

Let’s talk benefits

When you join our team, you become part of something bigger. We’re all here to make a difference and have fun along the way. We’ll provide you with interesting and rewarding work, helping greyhounds to find their forever home, with ongoing professional development, alongside work-life balance to seal the deal.

We support our people with access to free and fun events such as Midsumma Pride March and the Royal Melbourne Show, free onsite parking, free corporate uniform, and animal friendly workplaces.

We offer competitive pay, with this position classified as grade 1 under the GRV Employee Enterprise Agreement which attracts an hourly rate of pay ranging between $25.05 - 26.82 + loadings.

GRV is proud to be an endorsed employer for all women - check out our WORK180 profile to find out more!

Interested? Apply today!

To apply, click apply now to be taken to our careers centre.

Your application must include a cover letter addressing the skills, knowledge, experience described above and a copy of your CV/resume.

Applications close 28 November 2023.

For more information, email careers@grv.org.au.

For a copy of the position description, click here.

You must apply via our careers center; applications sent via email won’t be accepted.

GRV is committed to building a workplace that not only respects but embraces difference and sees diversity as an essential part of our success. GRV is driven by our values and strives for a culture of inclusion where all people feel respected, valued, listened to, inspired and that they belong.

All offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory police check and all employees must reside in Australia and have the right to work in Australia.

While we appreciate the great work undertaken by our recruitment agency partners, we're managing this opportunity directly.