GAP (Greyhounds as Pets) Officer
GAP (Greyhounds as Pets) Officer
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About the Role
Salary: $71635 $76000 per annum Superannuation
Please note this is a Maximum Term Contract for 12 months
The Greyhounds as Pets Officer plays a key role in facilitating the successful transition of greyhounds into foster and permanent homes by managing the full adoption lifecycle (from initial enquiries to final placements) while maintaining strong relationships with carers adopters and stakeholders. This role also supports program development event coordination and database management requiring a blend of animal care knowledge administrative capability and stakeholder engagement skills.
Your Mission:
- Match & Support: Recruit foster carers arrange placements oversee adoption journeys and provide behaviour advice.
- Coordinate & Communicate: Keep adopters foster carers and trainers engaged while maintaining records and handling enquiries.
- Improve & Innovate: Identify opportunities to refine adoption processes and enhance GAP programs.
- Promote & Engage: Work with the marketing team to showcase adoptable greyhounds and support adoption events.
- Care & Assess: Arrange vet visits and ensure greyhounds are healthy and ready for their new homes.
- Attend & Assist: Take part in adoption days liaise with trainers and handle occasional afterhours calls.
Qualifications :
About You
- Understanding of greyhounds (desirable)
- Experience in a Shelter or rehoming environment (desirable)
- Knowledge and understanding of greyhound racing industry beneficial to assist organisational requirements
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently
- Experience in social media including but not limited to experience Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop InDesign and Illustrator
- Attention to detail and accuracy in the execution of work
- Prepared to work outside normal business days/hours
- Welldeveloped computer literacy skills within the Microsoft Office/Windows Environment
- Veterinary nurse qualifications/experience desirable but not essential
- Current C class drivers licence
- Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes on time and within budget
Additional Information :
What are you waiting for
Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why youre the perfect fit for this opportunity.
For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete PreEmployment screening which will include two reference checks police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.
Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visas.
Additional benefits
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Health and wellness initiatives to support you inside and out
- Access to discounts at a wide range of retailers
- Reward and Recognition Program
At Racing and Wagering WA we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender thought experience and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Application close date 6th June 2025 @4pm
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
