Leading Animal Welfare Specialist

7 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeAnimalWelfare Full time $78,000 - $99,000
Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to lead the Cairns Animal Care Shelter, responsible for driving high-quality animal welfare outcomes through strategic planning and community engagement.

  • Champion animal welfare through effective leadership and shelter operations.
  • Develop and implement a local strategic plan aligned with RSPCA's mission.
  • Lead a high-performing team, ensuring best-practice animal care aligned with industry standards.
  • Manage staff and volunteers, including recruitment, training, and performance development.
  • Coordinate adoption, fostering, and paid services such as training classes and merchandise sales.
  • Oversee maintenance, compliance with regulations, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Analyze trends, report outcomes, and improve processes to meet strategic goals.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field (preferred).
  • Proven experience in team leadership and performance management.
  • Strong understanding of animal behavior, health, and welfare.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Benefits

This is a full-time position at Cairns Animal Care Centre. The successful candidate must be present during all working hours to oversee daily operations and animal well-being.


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