ABOUT RSPCA NSW

The Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NSW is a not-for-profit organisation in Australia that cares for, treats, protects and rehomes animals across the state, providing a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. We run a number of shelters and veterinary hospitals dedicated to treating, rehabilitating and rehoming animals. With over 500 staff, RSPCA NSW is dedicated to working with the community to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection

 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Are you looking to add another level of satisfaction and adventure to your career?

We are looking for an Outreach & Education Manager to lead our Education & Outreach Team on a full-time basis.

This is a diverse and rewarding role that will challenge and excite you. You will join a fun, high performing and engaging Team committed to empowering communities to care for animals.

Is this you? Maybe it’s time to join our Team!

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Outreach and Education Manager will provide inspiring leadership to the Outreach and Education team and develop, grow and deliver quality and impactful education and outreach services and programs.

These programs and services support and strengthen the human-animal bond and promote positive pet ownership, increasing the communities understanding and capacity to create good animal welfare outcomes. The Outreach and Education Manager will build relationships within the school, community and government sectors to extend the reach and ensure the quality, professionalism and impact of RSPCA NSW’s Education content and Outreach programs.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the Senior Manager Outreach Programs to create the Outreach and Education strategy and to lead, promote and coordinate activities, including new and existing projects.
• Lead the implementation of the new strategic direction for RSPCA Education as part of targeted outreach programs and on-site delivery at the Education Centre.
• Oversee development and deployment of Education volunteers and the Community Speaker program.
• Develop and support activities to increase uptake and use of the on-line education resource RSPCA AWARE to become utilised widely by schools and teachers across the state
• Support the delivery of Indigenous Community Companion Animal Health Program (ICCAHP’s)
• Raise community awareness and understanding of the positive and mutually beneficial links between human wellbeing and animal welfare through community and individual educational engagement activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry groups, human welfare agencies and other stakeholders to further the growth, awareness and impact of Community Outreach and Education.

 

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification preferably in Education, Training, or Management disciplines
• Working with Children Check

 

Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading and developing teams and driving substantial reform programs
• Demonstrated experience in the Education sector
• Experience working with diverse and under-resourced communities and knowledge of the challenges they face desirable
• Demonstrated ability to undertake effective stakeholder engagement including volunteers, community groups, and organisations, government agencies, service providers and staff
• A passion for new programs and engaging with the community
• Demonstrated experience in budget management
• Demonstrated cultural competence or willingness to undertake a course

 

Skills

• High sensitivity to reputational risk
• Conflict resolution, mediation and problem-solving skills
• An ability to deliver exceptional results, on time and within budget to meet identified program requirements
• Strong strategic planning skills
• An ability to communicate clearly and convincingly and influence outcomes across all management levels
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and social perspectives
• Outstanding influencing and stakeholder management skills, with proven success in partnering with all levels of the business.
• The ability to flex between the strategic and tactical effortlessly.

This role will involve a moderate amount of intrastate travel and will require some work on weekends and outside of normal business hours. Motor vehicle provided.

Sounds like an exciting opportunity, right? Then apply today. We are reviewing applications as they arrive. 

RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact hr@rspcansw.org.au and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly. Applications from people who are blind or have low vision are encouraged to apply.

 

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