A unique opportunity for an enthusiastic manager with a passion for animal welfare to join the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home animal care team in a full-time capacity.

• Join a friendly, supportive, and dynamic team dedicated to staff well-being, work-life balance and improving animal welfare
• Lead and support staff during this exciting time for SDCH
• Competitive salary

About the role

An exciting role to manage the animal care and customer care teams in one of Sydney’s leading not-for-profit animal welfare organisations.

The Animal Care Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Leading, supervising and supporting staff

• Induction, training, and continual development of staff
• Regular appraisals and performance management of staff
• Work closely with the Head of Animal Care to develop and improve animal care processes and procedures
• Collaborate with other departments in an efficient and respectful manner to achieve the best possible outcome for all animals in care
• Liaise and build relationships with a variety of external stakeholders including council officers, rescue groups and major donors
• Participation in community education programs, animal welfare events, media, and fundraising campaigns
• Prepare and finalise collation of paperwork and data entry for monthly accounts and Board reports

Desired skills and experience

• An AQF Level 4 animal care qualification or equivalent experience

• A minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• High level of competency in animal handling skills
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent at time management and multi-tasking
• Organised, flexible and attentive to the various needs of SDCH
• Ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and to resolve problems
• Strive to be proactive within the workplace, to maintain the highest quality standards of work and actively participate in workplace improvements

• A desire to continually promote companion animal welfare through education and support of the community
• A positive outlook and willingness to be involved in all aspects of the organisation
• A passion for animal welfare
• Hold an unrestricted driver’s licence

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

For more information about the role, please contact Head of Animal Care Laura Taylor at [email protected], using the subject line: Animal Care Supervisor enquiry via EthicalJobs. We look forward to hearing from you!