​Animal Welfare QLD
​Animal Welfare QLD
​Animal Welfare QLD
​Animal Welfare QLD

Rehoming Assistant Manager

Job No: AWLQ291
Location: Ipswich

Full-time 5 days, or Part-time 4 days permanent options | Base $65,200 - $75,000 including weekend penalties pa + Super | Not for Profit

About Us

AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 11,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
 
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work, which includes our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program, and the National Desexing Network.
Join us and make a difference!
 
As a valued and experienced Animal Welfare professional who enjoys bringing their knowledge and management expertise together to develop and support their team to achieve amazing outcomes for pets and people.
About the role

AWLQ is contracted by the Ipswich City Council to manage the Ipswich Animal Rehoming Centre to provide services to the community and their pets. The Centre receives an average of 3,500 animals annually, housing 150+ animals onsite and 100+ animals in foster care daily.
As the Assistant Manager, you will support the Shelter Manager and the day-to-day operations, customer and council relationships, staff and animal management. You will work with our dedicated team to ensure the welfare of animals in care, dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets is to the highest standard. You will progress animals through the Centre efficiently and effectively to reduce time in care, maximise animal welfare, owner reclaims, and adoptions.
 
This is a hands-on role working with the animals, ensuring daily tasks are completed on schedule. Responsibilities include animal care, team leadership, administration, and customer service. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide daily care to animals
  • Animal management
  • Engage your team with a motivational coaching style
  • Provide clear direction to the team on operational requirements
  • Collaborate with our network of Rehoming Managers
  • Animal behaviour assessments and training plans
  • Adoption and surrender counselling
  • Operations, administration and compliance
  • Champion and ensure Workplace Health and Safety
  • Ensure the Rehoming Centre’s compliance to AWLQ policy and procedure in all areas of operation, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislation
  • Animal welfare focused decision making
  • Build collaborative relationships with our stakeholders  including local council

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

  • Team leadership experience
  • Current drivers licence
  • Experience working with local councils (desirable)
  • Experience with animal care in a professional environment

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer service
  • Ability to supervise and motivate others to achieve high productivity and standards of work
  • Intermediate level computer skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Available to work 4-5 days a week, including two weekend days split per fortnight, and some public holidays

 

Why should you join us?

At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts and 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

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About Us

AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.

In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.