Foster Care and Clinic Liaison Assistant (Wingfield)

Foster Care and Clinic Liaison Assistant (Wingfield)

Foster Care and Clinic Liaison Assistant

Animal Welfare League SA (AWL)
Full Time | Wingfield

Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference to the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

About the Role

Are you organised, proactive and confident supporting animal health enquiries?

Animal Welfare League SA (AWL) is seeking a Foster Care and Clinic Liaison Assistant to support the coordination of our Foster Care and Rescue Group program and act as an important link between foster carers, the veterinary clinic and animal care teams.

In this hands-on and collaborative role, you will help triage health enquiries for animals in foster care, support foster carers with guidance and training, coordinate placements for animals, and maintain accurate records. Your work will help ensure animals receive timely care while supporting foster carers to provide safe, loving temporary homes.

Key Responsibilities

- Triage incoming health and welfare concerns for animals in foster care and determine when veterinary escalation is required.

- Liaise with veterinary and animal care teams to support effective case management.

- Provide guidance and training to foster carers on recognising signs of good and poor animal health.

- Coordinate the placement of animals into foster care or rescue group arrangements.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

- Experience supporting animal health triage,



veterinary clinic support, or similar animal care environments

- Strong understanding of common companion animal health conditions and appropriate escalation pathways

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accurate record keeping

- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and coordinate volunteers

- Effective time management and organisational skills

Desirable

- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate III in Companion Animal Services, or similar experience

- Experience using animal management databases such as ShelterBuddy

What’s on Offer

- A meaningful role helping animals’ transition safely into foster homes.

- The opportunity to work closely with a dedicated network of foster carers, volunteers and animal care professionals.

- A wide-ranging role where no two days are the same.

- The chance to contribute to the work of a trusted South Australian animal welfare organisation.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to use your skills to support animals and the people who care for them, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and upload your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Applications close: 16 March 2026
Enquiries: Danielle Griggs at: ***************@awl.org.au

📌 Foster Care and Clinic Liaison Assistant (Wingfield)
🏢 Animal Welfare League
📍 Wingfield