Posted 16d ago

Boarding Cattery Manager

KHOOS TRADING PTY LTD Mornington VIC 3931

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$82,000 - $90,000

Key points we found

  • Lead and oversee daily operations of the boarding cattery.
  • Supervise and train staff responsible for caring for boarded cats.
  • Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and company policies.

About us

Khoos Trading Pty Ltd, trading as Alphapet, is an established pet care company operating in Australia. We specialise in pet grooming and pet boarding services and currently operates multiple centres across Victoria.

We are currently recruiting for our Mornington centre, which focuses exclusively on cat boarding services. Due to ongoing business operations and business growth, we are now seeking an experienced Boarding Cattery Manager to join our team and support the continued success of the centre.

Annual Salary: $82,000 plus superannuation contributions

Duties and responsibilities of the Boarding Cattery Manager:

ㆍLead and oversee the daily operations of the boarding cattery to ensure efficient and high-quality cat boarding services.

ㆍSelect, supervise, and train staff responsible for feeding, cleaning, and caring for boarded cats, ensuring consistent service standards.

ㆍMonitor the health, wellbeing, and behaviour of cats in the facility and ensure appropriate care procedures are implemented.

ㆍSupervise and coordinate staff handling customer bookings, enquiries, and check-in/check-out procedures to ensure efficient operations and a positive client experience.

ㆍEstablish and maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety within the cattery facility.

ㆍDevelop and implement operational procedures and staff routines to ensure smooth workflow and consistent service quality.

ㆍMonitor inventory levels of cat food, litter, bedding, and other supplies, and coordinate purchasing when required.

ㆍOversee the management of customer feedback and service issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in service quality.

ㆍEnsure the cattery operates in compliance with relevant animal welfare regulations, workplace health and safety requirements, and company policies.

ㆍReport operational performance to management and contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and operational efficiency.

The applicant must have the following required skills and experience:

Qualification

At least a Diploma

Experience

At least three years relevant working experiences

Essential Skills

ㆍStrong background in cattery management and pet care operations.

ㆍKnowledge of animal welfare, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.

ㆍExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with staff leadership experience.

ㆍCustomer-focused, able to manage bookings, enquiries, and feedback professionally.

ㆍHighly organised, with strong time management and decision-making skills.

ㆍAbility to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

ㆍProven ability to lead and motivate a team to maintain high standards of care.

If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and curriculum vitae to **************************:

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Skills
ANIMAL WELFARE
Cattery management
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DECISION-MAKING
Fast-paced Environment Management
HYGIENE AND SAFETY
Pet Care Operations
STAFF LEADERSHIP
TEAM SUPERVISION
TIME MANAGEMENT

More details
Expiring date
24 Apr 2026
Date posted
25 Mar 2026
Category
Retail
Occupation
Management - Store
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Other Services
Sector
Privately held company
Company size
51 to 200

KHOOS TRADING PTY LTD

51 to 200
Company size
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