About us

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is a body corporate constituted by the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 (NSW) charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the development, integrity and welfare of greyhound racing in NSW. It is the peak body of the sport and is responsible for ensuring the competitiveness and long-term commercial viability of greyhound racing for the benefit of participants, business partners and the community. In 2009 GRNSW established a re-homing program – Greyhounds as Pets NSW (GAP). The aim of GAP is to: provide an avenue for people to adopt former racing greyhounds; educate participants on the options for their greyhound after racing; and promote the merits of greyhounds as pets to the wider community.

 

Role Description

The Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) Kennel Supervisor ensures the daily needs of all greyhounds housed at the GAP adoption facility they are based at are met.

The Kennel Supervisor provides leadership to the Kennel Attendants and supports the Site Manager. This position may also be required to assist with other Greyhounds as Pets administration tasks as needed.

 

Qualifications & experience

• Certificate in Animal Studies (or equivalent) and/or demonstrated experience managing an animal boarding facility or similar.
• Excellent animal handling skills demonstrated knowledge of canine behaviour, and passion for animal welfare.
• At least 3 years’ experience handling various temperaments of dogs
• Current Full Driver’s license, willingness to travel and work outside normal business hours (reasonably).
• Knowledge of GRNSWs, the greyhound industry, animal welfare and the objectives of the GAP program.
• Experience with greyhounds, whilst not a pre-requisite, is highly desirable.
• Superior organisational and time management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise
  tasks to meet tight timeframes with an attention to detail.
•  Superior interpersonal, communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills including a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing conflicts and grievances.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in customer service.
• High level personal ethics, integrity, respect for others and an ability to deal professionally and effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Positive can do attitude with a passion for problem solving
• Love making a difference to every animal's day while staying in the facility

 

Tasks & responsibilities

• Ensure dogs are fed, watered, exercised, groomed and in good health,
  supervising kennel assistants and/or personally performing tasks.
• Undertake animal grooming, exercising and enrichment activities.
• Ensure the wellbeing of in-care animals is maintained by providing high quality care and attention.
• Maintain high standards of site cleanliness and disease control.
• Identify signs of physical and behavioural abnormalities or problems.
• Update and maintain animal observation sheets.
• Undertake additional care such as first aid and administration of medication (as directed by the Site Manager or a
  Veterinarian) as required.
• Assist with kennel reporting in compliance with the relevant Code of Practice.
• Purchase goods and services for kennels and overall facility as required.
• Ensure compliance with GAP and GRNSW WHS policies, procedures and standards.
• Administer first aid to greyhounds in emergency situations and reports all incidents involving  greyhounds to the GAP Site Manager or
  GAP Facilities Manager.

 

People:

• Coordinates and supervises a team of Kennel Attendants, responsible for
  rostering of all Kennel Attendants.
• Motivate, lead   and   empower   staff, communicate   the   organisational
  vision   and   values   to stakeholders, making it an enjoyable environment
  in which to work.
• Lead and inspire a diverse and highly qualified workforce and encouraging an innovative, collaborative and high performing culture to build
  corporate knowledge and intellectual capability.
• Inspire a culture of compliance and integrity both within the organisation
  and the broader industry to ensure the best practice standards are met
  and to rebuild trust.

 

All applicants must be submitted by clicking the link below with a short cover letter and resume outlining your experience and suitability for the role. For any enquiries, please email Liz.

 

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