Animal Care Supervisor

**_Be the driving force behind exceptional animal care_**:

- **_ Lead and inspire our Animal Care Team to provide the best possible care for the animals in our Burwood East shelter_**:

- **_ Permanent full-time opportunity available in Burwood East_**

**Join our dedicated team and make a difference for animals**

RSPCA Victoria is seeking a passionate and experienced Animal Care Supervisor to join our team at Burwood East. You will play a crucial role in leading and motivating your team to provide the highest quality care for animals in our shelter.

**About RSPCA Victoria**

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

**About the role**

As the Animal Care Supervisor, you will provide leadership and support to our Animal Care Team, ensuring the best possible welfare outcomes for every animal in our care.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality animal care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve animal welfare outcomes.
- Collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
- Oversee daily operations and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Provide support and guidance to team members.
- Manage animal care issues and resolve problems effectively.
- Prepare and manage team rosters and budgets.

**What we are looking for**
- Previous experience leading and managing a diverse and geographically dispersed team.
- Previous experience in the animal welfare sector, including extensive knowledge of animal anatomy, behaviour, disease recognition and safe handling.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of good animal welfare practices and requirements under shelter related legislation and codes of practice.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment, whilst showing great care and compassion to the animals in our shelter.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

**_ Highly desirable_**
- Formal qualification in shelter medicine, animal care or behaviour

**Recruitment Requirements**
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
- Current tetanus vaccination.

**What we can offer you**
- A broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional leave (6 days per year pro-rata), purchased leave, paid parental leave, study leave and paid family and domestic violence leave
- Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as an advanced workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
- Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canine pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail
- Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with leading provider, Maxxia
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role

**How to apply**
- RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy _here_._