About Us!
We are greyhound lovers who govern and facilitate the commercial operation of our vibrant sport of greyhound racing. GRNSW is invested at every stage of the greyhound lifecycle from breeding, racing to rehoming. GRNSW is committed to the long-term sustainability of the industry by caring for our People, Pups and Participants. GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, as
well as equally important, the welfare management and rehoming of our athletes.
About You!
You are a highly organised and passionate animal welfare professional who is committed to creating positive outcomes for greyhounds and the people who care for them. You thrive in a relationship-focused role and enjoy building strong connections with foster carers, volunteers, adopters and colleagues to support greyhounds on their journey to finding a forever home.
You have experience coordinating programs, managing stakeholder relationships, or working within animal welfare, foster care, or a related field. You are confident balancing multiple priorities, coordinating placements, maintaining accurate records and providing exceptional support to a
diverse network of foster carers.
With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you can effectively engage, educate, and support foster carers throughout their foster care journey. You are proactive, approachable and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement.
You have a strong understanding of animal welfare principles and recognise the important role foster care plays in supporting the rehabilitation, socialisation and successful rehoming of greyhounds. You are committed to ensuring foster placements are well supported and that each greyhound’s individual needs are met through collaboration with carers, veterinary professionals, behavioural specialists and adoption teams.
Most importantly, you are passionate about making a difference and are motivated by the opportunity to help more greyhounds transition successfully into loving, permanent homes.
About this role!
Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) is seeking a passionate and organised Foster Care Coordinator to lead and grow our foster care program.
This rewarding role is responsible for the development, coordination and ongoing management of foster placements, ensuring greyhounds are matched with safe, supportive and appropriate foster homes that promote their welfare, rehabilitation and successful transition to permanent adoption.
Working closely with foster carers, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting positive welfare outcomes, enhancing the foster care experience and helping more greyhounds find loving forever homes.
Key Responsibilities
As the Foster Care Coordinator, you will:
- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) foster care program.
- Recruit, assess, onboard, train and support foster carers, helping to grow and strengthen the foster network.
- Match greyhounds with suitable foster homes based on their individual welfare, behavioural and medical needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with foster carers, providing ongoing guidance, education and support throughout the foster journey.
- Monitor the wellbeing and progress of greyhounds in foster care and coordinate any required veterinary, behavioural or welfare support.
- Coordinate foster placements, transfers, kennel returns, adoption transitions and other movements within the foster program.
- Maintain accurate records across Salesforce and other databases, ensuring foster placements, dog movements and welfare updates are current and compliant.
- Gather and document feedback from foster carers to ensure adoption profiles accurately reflect each greyhound’s personality, behaviour and suitability for a future home.
- Collaborate closely with kennel, behaviour, medical and rehoming teams to support successful rehabilitation and adoption outcomes.
- Promote the foster care program through community engagement activities, events and foster carer recruitment initiatives.
- Monitor foster care capacity and develop strategies to increase foster carer engagement, retention and program growth.
- Ensure compliance with animal welfare legislation, organisational policies and best-practice standards.
- Contribute to reporting, program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance foster care and rehoming outcomes.
About our Perks!
- Christmas holiday shutdown period for two weeks.
- 5 for 4 weeks Annual Leave initiative. Take 4 weeks AL within a year, and you receive a 5th week to take in the same year.
- Hybrid working and flexible work hours.
- $1000 Wellbeing payment provided at $250 per quarter for you to take care of you.
- Employee Wellbeing Platform ‘Sonder’ for you and your family.
- Bi-yearly company-wide events.
- Truly a great culture where we all are invested in our People, Pups and Participants!
About our Values aligning with yours!
- Integrity in practice – Demonstrates a consistent and uncompromising commitment to the highest personal, and professional standards.
- Collaboration in practice – Values the importance to consistently establish and maintain credibility, engagement, and partnerships with a broad range of people.
- Accountable in practice – Willingness to be held to account for decisions, performance, emotions, and behaviours.
- Respect in practice – Respectfully acknowledge differences and consistently accommodate various opinions in their decision-making and actions.
- Excellence in practice – motivated to deliver quality service and critique current practices with a critical lens, to seek innovative improvements with a positive and sustainable impact.
About Your Skill Set!
- Qualification in animal studies and experience in animal welfare, animal care, foster care
coordination or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of animal welfare principles and the care needs of companion
animals.
- Knowledge of greyhound/dog behaviour, welfare and rehoming practices – desirable.
- Experience recruiting, training or supporting foster carers – desirable.
- Understanding of relevant animal welfare legislation and industry standards.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive
relationships with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations with
professionalism and empathy.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and using database or case management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software systems.
- Current driver’s licence.
