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AAWLQ
AWLQAnimal Welfare

Foster and Volunteer Coordinator

Location

Bracken Ridge, Queensland, Australia

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-5 years

Compensation

A$32 - A$32 per hour

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves coordinating foster carers and volunteers for the Warra Animal Rehoming Centre in Bracken Ridge. Responsibilities include onboarding, training, administration, and placing animals into suitable foster homes, ensuring comprehensive support for both animals and carers.

AWLQ is contracted by the Brisbane City Council to manage the Warra Animal Rehoming Centre located at Bracken Ridge to provide service to the community and their pets.

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.

  • Using your animal health and care knowledge to support and educate foster carers regarding the care of their foster animal.

As the Volunteer coordinator, you will:

  • Onboard new volunteers.

  • Provide training and support regarding their roles.

  • Manage rosters ensuring all areas of the Rehoming centre, from animal care to drivers, are resourced.

  • Regularly engage and communicate with foster carers and volunteers regarding animals in care, program updates, and the positive impact of their time and dedication.

  • Look for ways to support and improve the programs and put forward ideas.

Minimum Requirements for this position:

  • Experience in a volunteer or people coordinator role.

  • Demonstrated experience in an administration role with a high level of organisational skills.

  • Knowledge and experience of volunteer legislation and WHS.

  • Animal shelter, foster program experience.

  • Knowledge of animal health and behaviour.

  • Strong computer literacy across a range of programs including Microsoft Office Suite.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 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.

Updated 23h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Volunteer Management • 1+ yrs
Foster Care Coordination • 1+ yrs
Data Management • 1+ yrs
Animal Health and Care Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office Suite • 1+ yrs
Organisational Skills • 1+ yrs
Communication Skills • 1+ yrs
Customer Service • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-5 years

Certifications

Blue Card • Required
Police Clearance Check • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

A$32 - A$32 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyAUD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBracken Ridge, Queensland, Australia
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalLow3/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

AWLQ

Team size

Growing team

Location

Bracken Ridge, Queensland, Australia

AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities, a national leader in the zero euthanasia movement and animal welfare. The organization provides a safe haven for close to 11,000 stray and homeless animals each year and offers lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. AWLQ is known for its grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work, including community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program, and the National Desexing Network. Their vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment, driven by integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism.

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Foster and Volunteer Coordinator

Bracken Ridge, Queensland, AustraliaFull Time