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

We are currently searching for a motivated and experienced Animal Care Manager to join our Operations team in a permanent full-time capacity. This role will be reporting to the Head of Operations where you will be responsible for leading a team of staff and volunteers in the management of all metropolitan and regional Animal Care sites across RSPCA Victoria, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to all animals in our facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and develop a team of staff and volunteers to the highest levels of performance, and engagement
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Animal Care and Operations business plan to deliver the required performance outcomes
• Oversee the management of all metropolitan and regional Animal Care sites across RSPCA Victoria, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to all animals in our facilities
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to improve the operations across all Animal Care sites to deliver the best welfare outcome for all animals in our care
• Provide support to the Community Programs Manager in maintaining relationships with local governments, including effectively managing the implementation of the organisation’s local government contracts and taking corrective action where required

What we are looking for from you

• Relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in the animal care field.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and multi faceted role where problem solving will be a regular requirement.
• Ability to work with competing demands and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Practice for the Operation of Shelters and Pounds.
• Extensive experience managing large diverse teams across various sites.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Experience managing and developing budgets and plans.

Desirable:

• Experience in the animal welfare sector
• Understanding of companion animal husbandry and care requirements.

Other requirements:

• Victorian driver’s licence
• A current tetanus vaccination (or willingness to obtain one).

What we can offer you

• Encouraged work-life balance and 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
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services, education programs, access our Parents and Carers platform that has a wealth of resources to support working parents and carers
• Generous discount on products and services, including Hill’s pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products and services
• 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

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website at www.rspcavic.org and download the Position Description. Alternatively, please contact our Executive Assistant to the Head of Operations, Marissa Skadins on [email protected] using the subject line: Animal Care Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If this role is of interest to you, submit your application with your cover letter and resume, addressing how you meet the selection criteria. 

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.