Regional Inspector - Townsville

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed, and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful: Together We Change Lives.

About the role

Providing vital help to all creatures great and small by acting as an advocate to promote and enforce compliance with laws that regulate animal care and protection. As such you will not only conduct investigations into animal welfare incidents and perform a wide variety of animal rescues, but you will also provide education in a variety of areas. In this unique role, you are responsible for end-to-end management of cases, from investigation through to prosecution.

• Build positive and productive relationships with community and government stakeholders.
• Interview witnesses and/or suspects to determine if any laws have been breached.
• Seize animals in accordance with powers contained in the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001.
• Transport seized animals to place of care for treatment and/or temporary housing.
• Collect physical, documentary, photographic, video and scientific evidence.
• Serve and register summons and other documents.
• Where applicable, prepare and submit Briefs of Evidence.
• Attend court and present evidence at mentions, hearings, and other legal actions, in relation to alleged offences against the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001.
• Provide animal owners with education and advice in relation to responsible pet ownership and basic animal care for animals in their care.

Who are we looking for?

• Investigative experience.
• Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Excellent written and computer skills.
• Good animal handling, health care and welfare experience.
• Due to the nature of the role, employment is conditional on maintaining a valid current Open Qld Drivers’ License.
• A Queensland Firearms License or the ability to obtain.
• Certificate IV in Investigations or the ability to obtain.
• Restricted Drug Authority or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to travel to Brisbane and other locations in QLD for training or temporary support for other Inspectors.

This is a full-time position, 5-day roster, with the occasional weekend work. The successful candidate may be required to travel to other regions from time to time.

Please note: Detailed background, health, and reference checks form part of the recruitment process for this role.

Benefits and culture

How to apply

Are you great team player with a keen eye for detail, a strong self-starter with the ability to think outside the box and energised by an incredible purpose and passion to achieve the best outcomes for animals everywhere. If so, we would like to hear from you!

Please click here or visit www.seek.com.au and search using the keywords ‘Regional Inspector’, location ‘Townsville’ and follow the application instructions. Please include a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Equity

We are an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or experience, to join our diverse team.