Working conditions vary depending on place of work. Some attendants have to work on weekends and public holidays. Many work outdoors. Considerable contact with the public is involved when accepting donations and lost and unwanted animals and when selling animals.
Personal Requirements
enjoy practical and manual activities
free from allergies aggravated by animal hair, fur, feathers and dust
able to undertake manual and sometimes heavy work
able to handle animals with confidence and patience
This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Other Intermediate Service Workers
Employment Status
Weekly Income ($)
Full-time
731
Part-time
234
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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