Foster Coordinator
Job No:
AWLQ413
Location:
Coombabah
Part-time | NFP | Animal Care & Vet Services Award rate $28.24 to $29.45 per hour
About Us
At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.
The Opportunity
This is a part-time role working set days of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with additional shifts available to cover personal and annual leave. You will work alongside our existing Foster Coordinator, sharing responsibility for the foster program across the week.
As an experienced coordinator who loves working with people, you excel at organising and managing data for foster carers. You will welcome and support all of the amazing foster carers who give 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.
The Foster Coordinator provides support, training, and administrative management of new and existing Rehoming Centre 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. You will also use your animal health and care knowledge to support and educate foster carers regarding the care of their foster animal.
You will regularly engage and communicate with foster carers regarding animals in care, program updates, and the positive impact of their time and dedication. You will look for ways to support and improve the programs and put forward ideas.
Key Responsibilities
- Certificate in Animal Care
- Customer service experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Phone and email experience/skills
- Valid Blue Card
- Animal shelter, foster program experience
- Knowledge of animal health and behaviour
- Strong computer literacy across a range of programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Be willing to complete a police clearance check
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Excellent customer service experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of others
- Complete tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and positivity
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.