Each year The Lost Dogs’ Home relies on our wonderful network of foster carers provide a temporary, loving home for thousands of animals who are recovering from surgery, undergoing behaviour training, too young for adoption, or need some extra TLC outside of the busy shelter environment. The Lost Dogs’ Home also works in close partnership with multiple different rescue groups who help to rehome shelter animals who may not be suitable for adoption.
To support our Pathways program, we require a Pathways Coordinator, who will be responsible in coordinating foster and rescue placements for our shelter animals to help them have a break from the shelter environment. You will be working alongside a tight-knit team of experienced animal welfare professionals, and you will be supported by the Pathways Team Leader.
As a Pathways Coordinator, you will have a great sense of job satisfaction knowing that you are contributing to improving the welfare of lost and abandoned animals each day in this busy role. A typical day will see you fulfilling the following duties:
Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of animal welfare and veterinary services and can demonstrate strong customer services skills and emotional intelligence. You will be excited to contribute to the positive pathways of our shelter animals and be willing to spend your day amongst some furry friends. In addition, we are also looking for someone who possesses the following skills and attributes:
If you are someone who possess the attributes to be successful in this role, please click on the “Apply” button, ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any questions about this role, please reach out to our recruitment team via email – recruitment@dogshome.com.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Since 1910 The Lost Dogs’ Home has been a voice for animals without owners. We’ve been pioneers for fair animal laws and continue to work at the front line to reduce the number of lost, abandoned and stray cats and dogs.
The Home relies on public support to provide our Australia-wide services and programs, these include; National Pet Register, The Lost Cats’ Home, shelter operations, adoptions and responsible pet ownership education.
Our expertise also extends to veterinary and animal management services. All of our functions are governed by a quality management system – an industry first in Australia.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of the country’s largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 25,000 cats and dogs each year. We pride ourselves on employing qualified individuals who demonstrate a strong personal connection to animals, the community and the cause.
