About Us

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is a body corporate constituted by the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the commercial management of greyhound racing in NSW. Its principal objectives are to exhibit a sense of social responsibility by having regard to the welfare of greyhounds, to promote greyhound racing in the State as a competitive and sustainable industry with a high level of public trust, and to ensure the sustainability and long-term commercial viability of greyhound racing for the benefit of participants, business partners and the community.

 

Why GRNSW?

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.
• Access to our annual leave incentive - if you use your four weeks in the year, you get a fifth week free!
• Access to our employee wellbeing program
• You and your family have access to Sonder, our well-being provider with loads of resources at your fingertips
• Bi-yearly company-wide events
• Continual learning and development in your role, including a range of courses to expand skills
• Work with a passionate team which are driven to be excellent in all aspects of what we do

 

The Role

Greyhound Racing NSW is seeking a Head of Veterinary Care and Education to be responsible for the care, advice, research, development and implementation of contemporary animal health, safety and welfare standards, strategies, frameworks, polices and compliance for greyhound racing in NSW. The role is responsible for ensuring animal welfare is integral to the sport and central to how GRNSW exercises its functions and powers.

 

Duties

Key responsibilities include yet are not limited to:

• Provide expert advice and hands-on support for greyhound care, welfare, and rehoming services.
• Drive excellence in animal health care through innovative strategies and continuous improvement.
• Develop and lead policies, programs, and initiatives to prioritize greyhound safety and welfare.
• Address systemic and emerging welfare issues to ensure sustainable and improved outcomes.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation systems to assess welfare strategy outcomes.
• Advise senior leadership on welfare issues and evidence-based policy development.
• Promote cultural change and awareness of animal welfare in a racing context.
• Manage complex stakeholder expectations and foster relationships with industry and community representatives.
• Advocate for greyhound racing and welfare, enhancing public and governmental trust.
• Identify and deliver training to improve stakeholder knowledge and practice standards.

 

About You

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and/or animal welfare/behaviour tertiary qualifications.
• Postgraduate tertiary qualifications in a relevant veterinary science or animal welfare field highly desirable.
• Extensive experience and highly advanced contemporary research and analysis skills, along with evidence-based policy development skills.
• Experience and advanced understanding of contemporary animal welfare practices and application within a racing context preferred.
• Extensive experience operating in a complex environment at a senior level.
• Demonstrated leadership, project and program management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Change management experience.

 

How to Apply

Please apply via the link and we would love to hear from you.

 

 

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