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 an experienced and self-motivated Animal Care Supervisor (Metro) to join our Operations Team in a full time capacity. Reporting to the Animal Care Manager, the Animal Care Supervisor (Metro) is responsible for providing leadership and support to employees and volunteers in the provision of day to day care of animals in metropolitan shelters operated by RSPCA Victoria, contributing to the achievement of the best possible welfare outcome for every animal in our care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, train and develop a large team of staff and volunteers to the highest levels of performance, engagement and job satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Animal Care and Operations business plan to deliver the required performance outcomes in accordance with broader organisational goals, and within budget.
• Provide leadership and support in the daily management of metropolitan Animal Care sites, ensuring that all animals in our care achieve the best possible welfare outcomes within the shortest possible timeframes.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce the length of stay of animals in our care and improve animal welfare outcomes, including taking ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of animals in our care and seeking expert advice and decisions from the Vet and Rehabilitation teams as required.
• Ensure the consistent application and understanding of RSPCA Victoria standard operating procedures across the metropolitan shelters, in accordance with good animal welfare practices, contractual and legislative requirements.
• Ensure that each team has the required resources and capability to deliver their objectives effectively, in accordance with the agreed workforce plan, budget and staff to animal ratio.
• Address any issues from the metropolitan Animal Care team or respective sites in a timely and transparent matter, including liaising with other teams in the organisation to seek appropriate resolutions for these issues.

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.
• Formal qualifications in shelter medicine, animal care or behaviour is highly regarded
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• Position requires a valid driver’s license

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 attached to this advertisement for more details.

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.