Paid Positions
RSPCA ACT operates a professional, contemporary workplace and to be part of our team you will not only need to be a person of high integrity, you will need to be intelligent and passionate. RSPCA recruits for attitude first. You will also need to be mature, pragmatic and have a hunger for improving the lives of animals and people in the ACT.
It must be remembered that animal care is a 365 day job, so most roles at RSPCA carry with them extensive weekend as well as work on public holidays. Before applying please think carefully about your lifestyle as RSPCA is busiest on the weekend, and you will be required to work most weekends.
RSPCA ACT offers a range of exciting roles at a variety of levels. From time to time, opportunities become available and are filled through a merit based process. Core skills needed for all roles at RSPCA ACT include:
- An empathy for and understanding of animal welfare
- Outgoing personality embodying a willingness to always improve
- Loyalty, honesty, integrity and personal maturity
- You should also be able to balance passion with integrity and common sense
RSPCA adopts an equal employment philosophy. Successful candidates are required to submit a police check and in some circumstances a medical examination may be sought.
RSPCA ACT offers:
• Additional annual leave
• Free parking
• Subsidised Veterinary Care for your pets
• A range of other employee benefits
RSPCA ACT
MANAGER WILDLIFE SERVICES
Full-time, 38 hours per week including weekends
$44K-50K
A rare opportunity has become available to lead and influence wildlife care and education in the ACT. RSPCA ACT Wildlife is the leading provider of rescue, care, rehabilitation and release for wildlife in this region.
The Manager Wildlife Services is a key management level position reporting directly to the CEO. We are seeking a well-organised person with considerable drive and the ability to manage staff, resources and the flow of more than 3,500 native animals that are brought to RSPCA ACT annually. You will need to have a robust and pragmatic outlook, be decisive and empathetic and be able to manage competing expectations and priorities.
You will also be responsible for regular training and educational courses, public awareness-raising events, and activities to promote community involvement in the protection, rehabilitation, and co-habitation of our native animals.
Experience with wildlife care will be a definite advantage, but you will be a leader first, a person who can get the best out of people, someone who has a real passion for innovation and someone who can look forward and take a wide angle lens to overall wildlife care in the ACT.
The Manager Wildlife Services is supported by a supervisor, wildlife assistants and a strong network of volunteer carers.
For a copy of the Position Description please email dhartley@rspca-act.org.au
If you have a desire to give a long term commitment to this position and share the core values of RSPCA ACT please send your application, addressing the selection criteria, to: dhartley@rspca-act.org.au
Casual Behavioural Dog Trainers
The RSPCA ACT is looking for experienced motivational dog trainers to instruct group classes. Hours are flexible and include evenings and/or weekends. Course content is focussed on achieving basic life-skills and on the prevention of behaviour problems in puppies and adult dogs. Groups limited to 8 dogs per instructor.
Copies of the position description for this position can be obtained by emailing dhartley@rspca-act.org.au
If you would love to join our caring team, please send your resume, addressing the selection criteria, by email to dhartley@rspca-act.org.au or by mail to Debbie Hartley, Manager Corporate Services, PO Box 3082, WESTON ACT 2611
