
Community Program Officer
1 week ago
**About the role**
We're looking for a passionate Community Programs Officer to join our team In this role, you’ll help coordinate the Community Cat Program, working with the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation (APWF), RSPCA, and AWL. Your day-to-day will include scheduling desex bookings, coordinating volunteers, and supporting trapping and transport efforts. You’ll collaborate with APWF staff, local government, and the community to ensure smooth program operations and humane handling of cats. Plus, you'll have the chance to grow and contribute to other desexing initiatives, including Operation Wanted and People & Pets program
- Act as liaison between the community, RSPCA, APWF, and local government for the Community Cat Program.
- Engage the community to enrol eligible cats in designated Ipswich suburbs.
- Collect and record data on cats and their carers using a standard questionnaire.
- Provide support to the affiliated service providers in the safe trapping, transport & care of cats.
- Coordinate desexing appointments and transport with veterinary partners.
- Recruit and manage volunteers for program support.
- Identify stray cat “hot spots” for program services, working with RSPCA departments to identify areas of most need.
- Maintain accurate records and provide reports to partner organisations.
- Follow and contribute to the Community Cat Program Standard Operating Procedures.
- Create educational materials and provide public training on program topics.
- Support the delivery of Operation Wanted and community pet care initiatives.
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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:
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, strong organisational, and clear communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Goal-oriented self-starter with a professional appearance and behaviour.
- Confident in Google Apps, Microsoft Word, Excel, social media, and research.
- Genuine love for animals and ability to handle various animals safely; experience with fractious cats is a plus.
- Positive mindset and commitment to humane treatment of animals.
- Ability to lift 10 kilos, work outdoors in all weather, and travel as needed.
- Genuine commitment to animal welfare and alignment with RSPCA Qld’s mission and values.
**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.
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