Barc for Pets is hiring a Casual/Temporary Animal Attendant role in Northern Beaches Council, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• No experience required for this role

Dog Care Assistant (Independent Contractor)

Sydney | Casual Contractor Role | Growth Opportunity

At Barc For Pets, we're redefining dog daycare.

We provide boutique outdoor dog daycare experiences focused on enrichment, healthy socialisation, exercise, and wellbeing. Our small-group approach allows dogs to enjoy structured outdoor adventures while receiving personalised care and attention.

We're looking for a reliable, dog-loving individual to join our growing team as a Dog Care Assistant.

No previous industry experience is required. If you're enthusiastic, responsible, enjoy working outdoors, and love spending time with dogs, we'll provide training and ongoing support.

About the Role

You'll work alongside an experienced team member, helping manage small groups of dogs during outdoor daycare sessions.

This is a client-facing role, so confidence communicating with dog owners and representing the Barc brand professionally is important.

You will:

• Assist with outdoor dog daycare sessions

• Help supervise and engage dogs during activities

• Support safe and positive social interactions

• Communicate professionally with clients when required

• Learn dog handling and group management skills through on-the-job training

• Meet at designated park locations across Sydney

What We're Looking For

You are:

• A genuine dog lover

• Reliable and punctual

• Friendly and confident speaking with people

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

• Physically active and capable of handling multiple dogs

• Looking for a flexible role with growth opportunities

• Willing to learn and take direction

Essential Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle

• Current driver's licence

• Available during school holiday periods

• Available for overnight minding (OM) assignments when bookings arise

• Eligible to work as an independent contractor in Australia

Hours & Growth Opportunity

The role will begin with:

• 1 x 3-hour shift per week

As our client base continues to grow, there is an opportunity to increase to:

• Up to 5 x 3-hour shifts per week (approximately 15 hours)

Rates

• Dog Care Assistant: $30 per hour

• Overnight Minding (OM): $60 per dog, per day

Why Join Barc?

• Work with dogs every day

• Flexible contractor arrangement

• Paid training and ongoing support

• Be part of a premium, growing pet care business

• Opportunity to grow alongside the company

• Spend your days outdoors instead of behind a desk

If you're passionate about dogs, enjoy being active, and want to be part of a business that genuinely prioritises canine wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send a short introduction about yourself, your availability, and why you'd be a great fit for the Barc team.