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
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Casual Work Available
Wildlife Assistant
Adoption Assistant - Cattery
Pet Adoption Centre - Customer Service
A number of casual positions have become available at RSPCA ACT. Hours are flexible and will include weekends.
If you would love to join our caring team, please submit your resume in the first instance and include your availability and area of preference. Resumes are to be emailed to dhartley@rspca-act.org.au. Suitable applicants will be invited to formally apply.
For further information please email dhartley@rspca-act.org.au
WILDLIFE ASSISTANT
Full-time
38 hours per week, including weekends
Base salary $29,146.00
RSPCA ACT is looking for a dynamic and motivated person to fill a full time role located in our busy wildlife centre. RSPCA Wildlife cares for more than 3,000 injured, orphaned and sick wild animals annually. In this position you will be responsible for providing day to day care for a range of wild animals. Good people skills are essential. There is a lot of manual work and cleaning. You will also be required to drive our Animal Rescue vehicle to collect and release these animals and to implement caring programs under the direction of the Manager Wildlife Services and veterinary staff.
This temporary full-time position will include weekend work.
RSPCA ACT offers:
• Free parking
• Subsidised Veterinary Care for your pets
• A range of other employee benefits
To succeed in this role you will need to have not only a passion for wildlife but proven experience in caring for wild animals. Qualifications in associated animal care and environmental fields are desirable. A driver's licence is essential for this position.
If you are looking for a role that is more than just a job, please email your application to: dhartley@rspca-act.org.au. To be considered for this position applications must address the selection criteria, include a covering letter and your resume.
Selection criteria is available from dhartley@rspca-act.org.au
Applications close COB 11th February 2010
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Expressions of interest
Veterinarian
RSPCA ACT is looking at expanding its Vet Clinic services and opening hours. We are seeking expressions of interest from veterinarians interested in locum, part-time or full-time work. The RSPCA ACT clinic is a unique clinic, offering support to more than 8,500 shelter animals (domestic animals and native wildlife) annually as well as supporting Canberra's needy with pet care.
Our focus is firmly on the welfare of the animal and the clinic would offer a new graduate or an experienced vet an ideal mix of diagnostic, clinical and practical opportunities. The clinic is well equipped with the latest equipment and is supported by three vets and four vet nurses.
The salary will be in line with, or above award expectations as we are willing to offer that little bit extra for the right person. The Clinic is currently open Monday to Saturday.
So if you want to make a difference to animals in need as well as helping their owners this is the job for you.
Please email dhartley@rspca-act.org.au if you would like further information.
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
