Prevention and Advocacy Leader
Drive impactful change in animal welfare by leading prevention and advocacy initiatives. This pivotal role is a rare opportunity to shape a high-performing workplace culture and make a lasting difference in the lives of companion animals.
This newly created position is critical for bringing about transformative change in our community by altering the traditional approach from reactive animal welfare care to proactive prevention of animal welfare concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work directly with the CEO to set vision and strategy for prevention and advocacy initiatives, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs.
* Lead development and implementation of all community-based programs, including education, affordable services, and community support.
* Oversee shelter diversion initiatives to help keep pets in their homes and reduce surrenders – this also includes national Getting to Zero (G2Z) and National Desexing Network (NDN).
* Develop and grow a sustainable business model for formal education programs.
Advocacy & Public Influence:
* Lead advocacy efforts by working with lawmakers to strengthen Animal Protection Legislation, increase penalties for cruelty, and establish better standards for animals.
* Design and launch impactful public awareness campaigns to highlight key issues (e.g., unethical breeding, racing).
* Provide expert opinion and evidence-based research to government inquiries and committees to inform policy decisions.
Reporting, Management & Operations:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of passionate employees and volunteers.
* Establish and maintain a concise reporting suite to track results, monitor performance against KPIs, and ensure data integrity.
* Manage logistics of community events, including scheduling, resource coordination, and location selection.
* Identify grant and funding opportunities to enable delivery of community prevention projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven success in prevention and advocacy in the animal welfare sector. Tertiary qualification in communications, animal behaviour, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Ability to work outside business hours to attend events. Valid driver's license and commitment to attend all sites regularly.
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Exceptional leadership skills, strong commercial and strategic acumen, expert relationship building, highly organized, mission-driven, and established personal and professional networks.
We Offer:
Flexible work arrangements, access to a hybrid work policy to support work-life balance, convenient location at Coombabah (Gold Coast) with free onsite parking, and employee discounts on veterinary services.
How to Apply:
If you're an inspiring leader excited by this role and ready to shape the future of animal welfare, submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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