• Employment Type: Part time 2 - 4 days a week, flexible

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Westside Community Desexing Incorporated, a dynamic registered charity located in Sunshine, Melbourne's western suburbs. Our not-for-profit Veterinary Clinic is on a mission to revolutionise the lives of cats by providing affordable desexing services resulting in fewer unwanted litters which drastically minimises the euthanasia of healthy cats and kittens in pounds and shelters.

Our clients are a diverse mix of everyday heroes – members of the public, rescue groups, animal welfare champions, and local councils united in a shared vision.

In just our first two years, our team has already desexed over 5000 cats. That's 5000 lives forever changed, making a monumental impact on their communities and the souls who care for them.

Be a hero for the cats – come join us! 

Position Overview

Fuel the expansion of our business by stepping into the role of Manager!

We're looking for a dedicated individual to take the reins, overseeing every facet of our operation. Your mission? To cultivate extensive networks and craft innovative programs in collaboration with stakeholders to build our financial sustainability and growth.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, exceptional organisational skills, and a flair for building meaningful connections within the community. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our clinic. 

For this new role we're offering flexibility of 2 to 4 days a week, with vision of full time in the future. Job sharing is possible. The role is open not only to managers/senior veterinary nurses but also to veterinarians. If you're a vet, you'll have the opportunity to blend managerial responsibilities with the joy of desexing cats, with the potential for extra days of fulfilling work.

Key Responsibilities

As the anchor of our team, your role as Manager comes with a set of dynamic and impactful responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Clinic Oversight
• Human Resources 
• Financial Leadership - your strategic insights and vision will sustain our current viability and drive future growth.
• Stakeholder Relationship Building
• Marketing and Promotions
• Board Reporting and Liaison - serve as the bridge between day-to-day operations and the overarching vision of our organisation. 

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: ​

• Veterinary Management - a minimum of 5 years in management within the veterinary industry, ideally coupled with a background in Shelter/Animal Welfare.
• Administrative/ Business Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience with staff management
• Evidence of Teamwork and Leadership 
• Excellent Communication 
• High level of organisation 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including excel.

Highly Desirable:

• Veterinary Qualification 
• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Experience with Not-for-Profit 
• Marketing Qualifications and experience 

Skills & Personal Attributes

• A genuine interest in animal welfare with a commitment to create lasting change
• Share our core values and vision 
• Dedication
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong time-management and multitasking ability
• Aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality in dealing with issues of a sensitive nature
• Capacity to convey knowledge, skill and experience to less experienced staff and volunteers
• A flair for building meaningful connection within the community
• Be responsible and accountable for own work and that under their control 

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a key player in our growth story. If you're ready to embrace a position that combines leadership, community engagement, and a sprinkle of feline care, seize this opportunity to propel our clinic to new heights! Join us on this journey toward a future filled with success and impact.

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