Company Description

About Us

The racing world is not just exciting, it brings communities together across the state. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is at the centre of this world and more than 24,000 people choose to join us in our quest to forge a sustainable future for racing in WA.

As well as controlling thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia, RWWA operates the TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call centre and online betting services.

Exciting opportunities await at our unique business! We prioritize values that drive success - respect, accountability, connection, and excellence. Join us in an environment where hard work is balanced with fun.

Job Description

About the Role

Salary: $71,635 - $76,000 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 after-hours 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
• Well-developed computer literacy skills within the Microsoft Office/Windows Environment
• Veterinary nurse qualifications/experience desirable but not essential
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s 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 you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at [email protected]

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment 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 Visa's.

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