Love animals? Here’s a great role in animal welfare protection in Western Australia. The RSPCA are the country’s lead agency in investigating animal cruelty.

This is our key front-line role in responding to reports of animal cruelty based in metropolitan Perth.  The Inspector reports to the Inspector Manager and works as part of a dedicated team whose efforts are directed at preventing animal cruelty through public education programs, investigating public reports and prosecuting offenders who breach the Animal Welfare Act.

This role is full-time, 38 hours per week, based in the metro area on a fixed term 12-month contract. A trainee role will be considered, but ideally looking for a candidate with relevant/prior regulatory experience.

Duties

• Respond to public reports of alleged animal cruelty & emergency welfare situations
• Identify & action immediate solutions to protect the health & well-being of animals
• Work with local communities and existing charity rescue groups
• Conduct investigations to establish evidence to support prosecutions
• Work with RSPCA WA’s Legal Counsel to enable prosecutions
• Setting up and liaising with RSPCA auxiliary
• Actively participate in community engagement to deliver preventative strategies
• Engage with & educate members of the public to enhance responsible animal ownership
• Initial set up and working with foster carers

Skills & experience

• Experience in a regulatory, law enforcement or compliance discipline desirable
• Sound understanding of the Animal Welfare Act
• Practiced and objective investigator, with exceptional record keeping
• Outstanding communication skills, with an ability to maintain professionalism in tough situations
• Demonstrated animal handling skills, good physical fitness & health