Foster and Volunteer Coordinator
Job No:
AWLQ257
Location:
Bracken Ridge
Permanent Full-time or Part-time options | Not-for-Profit | Animal Care & Vet Services award rate $31.45 to $32.39 per hour
About Us
Join us and make a difference!
As an experienced coordinator who loves working with people, excels in organisation and data management for volunteers and foster carers. You will welcome and support all of the amazing people who volunteer their time to help care for our animals. You will help vulnerable animals receive the love and care they need on the way to adoption and their new families.
About the role
The Foster and Volunteer Coordinator provides support, training, and administration management of new and existing Rehoming Centre volunteers and foster carers.
As the Foster Coordinator you are responsible for placing neonate animals, animals requiring medical treatment, or behaviour rehabilitation into suitable foster homes. Onboarding new foster carers, updating records, managing Veterinary rechecks and foster returns.
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2+ years experience in a volunteer or people coordinator role
- 3+ years experience in an administration role
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Relevant certificate or diploma in training, volunteer management, animal care
- Valid Blue card
- Knowledge and experience of volunteer legislation and WHS
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Animal shelter, foster program experience
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Knowledge of animal health and behaviour
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Strong computer literacy across a range of programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Be willing to complete a police clearance check
- Excellent customer service experience
- Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of others
- Completes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued