• Support the daily management of our Warrnambool site to improve animal welfare outcomes
• Work collaboratively with our broad teams and veterinary partners to achieve the best possible care for the animals
• Fixed Term Full Time position available – until 30 June 2024

About RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

About the Role

The Animal Care Team Leader (Regional) is responsible for leading a team of employees and volunteers in the provision of day-to-day care of animals in shelters operated by RSPCA Victoria, contributing to the achievement of the best possible welfare outcome for every animal in our care.

What we are looking for from you

• The ability to work rotating rosters including weekends and public holidays.
• Previous experience in a people leader role is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in the animal welfare sector, including extensive knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour, disease recognition and safe handling.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of good animal welfare practices and requirements under shelter related legislation and codes of practice.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our shelter.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

Highly regarded

• Holds or is willing to complete a Certificate II in Animal Studies (or equivalent) will be highly regarded.

Requirements for this role

• Valid Victorian Driver’s License
• Current Working with Children’s Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current tetanus vaccination records (or willing to obtain)

What we can offer you

• A broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional leave (6 days per year pro-rata), purchased leave, paid parental leave, study leave and paid family and domestic violence leave.
• Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as an advanced workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
• Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canin, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products and services

How to apply

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website at www.rspcavic.org and download the Position Description for more details. If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team via recruitment@rspcavic.org.au for a confidential discussion.

** Applications close midnight Tuesday 14 November 2023 **

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy here.

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