About the role
In this rewarding role, you’ll partner with our Business Development Manager to bring comfort and support to pet owners during their toughest times. As part of our compassionate pet cremation service, you’ll play a vital role in honoring beloved pets by expertly cremating and transporting them, ensuring a seamless, door-to-door experience for our cherished RSPCA Pets at Rest clients. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and want to be part of a caring team dedicated to compassion and empathy, this opportunity is calling your name!
- Safely transport beloved deceased animals between customers’ homes, veterinary clinics, and the RSPCA site with utmost care and respect.
- Engage with pet owners compassionately, providing guidance and support throughout the cremation process.
- Skillfully operate cremation equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assist with the cremation of animals to ensure precise processing and packaging of remains.
- Maintain meticulous records, capturing owner information and cremation preferences.
- Uphold a clean, safe, and compliant cremation environment for the wellbeing of our team and families.
- Return cremated remains to the owner or veterinary hospital, offering additional support resources to grieving pet owners as needed.
About you
You’ll be a great communicator with top-notch interpersonal skills. If this is the right role for you, your skills and qualifications may also include:
- An open driver’s licence with an excellent driving record is essential.
- Physical capability to lift and move animals or heavy equipment, as this role involves physical labor.
- Experience with cremation equipment and familiarity with safety protocols, desirable.
- Ability to empathize with grieving pet owners and clearly explain our services.
- Strong record-keeping skills to process cremated remains accurately.
- Collaborates effectively with team members and adheres to organisational policies and procedures.
- Remains calm under pressure, finding solutions in stressful situations.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment, presenting a professional appearance.
- Reliable, punctual, and proactive, with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
- Knowledge of local animal cremation regulations and industry standards.
Why Join Us?
- Work Your Way: Embrace a flexible working environment that adapts to your life.
- Comprehensive Support: Enjoy peace of mind with 8 weeks paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, study leave, and even leave for your furry companions! Plus, access to counselling and mental health services whenever you need.
- Perks Galore: From free on-site parking to exclusive staff discounts, novated leases, free pet vaccines, and 40% off Royal Canin pet food, we’ve got you covered! And yes, you can even welcome a new best friend with free animal adoption options.
- Grow with Us: Unlock your potential through expansive learning and development programs designed to elevate your career and skill set.
- Animal Interaction: Your days will be filled with countless opportunities to connect with the animals in our care—every moment here has a tail-wagging, heartwarming purpose.
- Purpose-Driven Impact: Join a mission-driven organisation where every task you embrace makes a real difference to the welfare of animals. Be a part of something that truly matters!
Interested?
Apply now, shortlisting may commence before the closing date, so apply today to be part of our mission!
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check. We conduct police checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the community, staff, and the animals in our care. Candidates may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.
RSPCA Qld acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. RSPCA Qld is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
To discuss opportunities within the RSPCA Qld please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@rspcaqld.org.au.
RSPCA Queensland – Who are we?
At RSPCA Queensland, we’ve been the state’s leading animal welfare charity for nearly 140 years, dedicated to improving the lives of all animals—domestic, farmed, and native. Every year, we care for over 42,000 animals, relying on the generosity of animal lovers like you to fund 96% of our lifesaving services.
We are also the only charity in Queensland with the power to enforce the Animal Care and Protection Act (2001) and investigate animal welfare concerns through our Inspectorate. Our team is on the front line to protect those who can’t speak for themselves.
Our mission? Together We Change Lives—and that includes yours. Join us and be a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of animals in need and improve animal welfare across Queensland.
