Corporate Experience Program Officer

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed, and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful**:_Together We Change Lives_**.**

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**About the role**

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences while making a real difference? Join us as a Corporate Experience Program Officer and lead exciting team-building activities for corporate groups that directly support the welfare of our shelter animals. You'll guide participants through engaging volunteer tasks, ensuring they leave with a rewarding experience while giving back. This role is key to driving business connections, offering a unique platform for generating leads and growing our RSPCA QLD sponsorship family. Be part of something bigger - where your creativity and leadership make an impact
- Oversee and coordinate corporate volunteering programs, ensuring seamless execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create engaging, shelter-focused team-building tasks.
- Guide corporate volunteers in animal handling, with a focus on dogs.
- Deliver presentations, briefings, and explain safety protocols to corporate groups.
- Promote RSPCA QLD partnership opportunities and report leads to the Partnership Specialist.
- Build strong relationships with corporate partners and internal teams.
- Manage volunteer teams, offering direction and support.
- Handle administrative tasks such as responding to corporate enquiries, scheduling, registration, and feedback collection.
- Update program presentations and report on outcomes and impact.
- Work with the Partnerships team to refine and enhance the program.

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**About you**

You'll be a great communicator with top-notch interpersonal skills. If this is the right role for you, your skills and qualifications may also include:

- Proven experience in animal handling, particularly with dogs, and a solid understanding of animal welfare.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Highly organised with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities.
- Previous experience managing volunteers or teams is a plus.
- Sales skills or a willingness to learn and grow in this area is advantageous.
- A genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to supporting RSPCA QLD’s mission.
- Alignment with the values and objectives of RSPCA QLD.
- Ability to perform physical duties, including manual handling, with a capacity to handle a minimum weight of 10 kilos.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Work Your Way**: Embrace a flexible working environment that adapts to your life.
- **Comprehensive Support**: Enjoy peace of mind with 8 weeks paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, study leave, and even leave for your furry companions Plus, access to counselling and mental health services whenever you need.
- **Perks Galore**: From free on-site parking to exclusive staff discounts, novated leases, free pet vaccines, and 40% off Royal Canin pet food, we’ve got you covered And yes, you can even welcome a new best friend with free animal adoption options.
- **Grow with Us**: Unlock your potential through expansive learning and development programs designed to elevate your career and skill set.
- **Purpose-Driven Impact**: Join a mission-driven organisation where every task you embrace makes a real difference to the welfare of animals. Be a part of something that truly matters

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**Interested?**

RSPCA Qld acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. RSPCA Qld is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

**RSPCA Queensland - Who are we?**

At RSPCA Queensland, we’ve been the state’s leading animal welfare charity for nearly 140 years, dedicated to improving the lives of all animals—domestic, farmed, and native. Every year, we care for over 42,000 animals, relying on the generosity of animal lovers like you to fund 96% of our lifesaving services.

We are also the only charity in Queensland with the power to enforce the _Animal Care and Protection Act _(2001) and investigate animal welfare concerns through our Inspectorate. Our team is on the front line to protect those who can’t speak for themselves.

Our mission? Together We Change Lives—and that includes yours. Join us and be a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of animals in need and improve animal welfare across Queensland.