Care Team Manager

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $45,000 - $60,000
Job Title

Animal Care Team Leader Position Available

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Team Leader to join our team in a full-time role. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of our animal care team, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in animal husbandry and welfare to bring their leadership skills to a varied and hands-on operational role.

The Animal Care Team Leader will uphold the highest standards of animal welfare by ensuring all shelter activities are conducted in alignment with established policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning, monitoring and supervising the daily activities of the team
  • Providing feedback, coaching and training to the animal attendants
  • Assisting with rostering and submitting fortnight timesheets
  • General husbandry of animals, identifying and reporting animals that are ill or have behavioral problems to the veterinary team
  • Ensuring animal development outcomes are achieved
  • Liaising with the public and council officers - assisting with enquiries and finding lost animals
  • Providing guidance and assistance to volunteers and work experience students
Required Skills and Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will also have;

  • Certificate II (or higher) in Animal Studies or equivalent experience (essential)
  • Proven knowledge of safe animal handling, feeding plans, and administering prescribed animal medications
  • Experience in a supervisory or leadership role (essential)
  • Ability to remain composed under pressure, maintaining focus and energy in challenging situations.
  • Advanced understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes relating to shelters (desirable)
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Problem-solving ability, with a practical approach to identifying solutions
  • Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
  • Valid driver's licence (essential)
Benefits:

We offer a purposeful animal welfare career, fantastic career development opportunities, discounts at our general practice clinic, access to our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Foster Care Program, a unique and friendly working environment, and rewarding work with animals in need of a forever home.

Others:

We cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections, both professionally and socially. We take pride in our diverse team where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic self, regardless of their role within the organisation.

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