Animal Control and Regulation

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Animal Shelter Attendant

An Animal Shelter Attendant cares for lost or neglected animals by feeding, exercising, grooming, and cleaning, while also needing strong people skills.

Avg yearly income $70,460
Skill level Beginner

Animal Shelter Manager

An Animal Shelter Manager oversees shelter operations, leads staff, organises training, and ensures animal care while maintaining good communication.

Avg yearly income $90,116
Skill level Unknown

Animal Control Officer

An Animal Control Officer enforces animal welfare laws, capturing strays, investigating mistreatment, and working in shelters while ensuring effective communication.

Avg yearly income $78,520
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in animal control and regulation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant Allied Health Assistant
Ward Assistant Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Pathology Assistant Biomedical Engineer Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
+ 10 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Youth Case Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Animal Shelter Attendant Life Coach Case Worker
+ 22 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$191 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
+ 8 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator Community Support Worker Patient Care Assistant Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker Support Worker Trainee Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Remedial Yoga Therapist
+ 16 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Park Manager Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Head Gardener Wildlife Carer Waste Management Officer Footpath Sweeper Vineyard Manager Winemaker Conservation Manager
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Animal Scientist
Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technician + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Scientist
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Scientist Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Behaviourist Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer
Zoo Keeper Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Wildlife Management Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Behaviourist Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer Zoo Keeper Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Wildlife Management Officer + 5 more

Bachelor of Animal Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $30,512
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Research Scientist Livestock Manager
Animal Nutritionist Animal Scientist Animal Management Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Research Scientist Livestock Manager Animal Nutritionist Animal Scientist Animal Management Officer + 3 more

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
On Campus
3 years
$93,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Shelter Attendant Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Shelter Attendant Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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