RSPCA is Australia’s most trusted and recognised animal welfare charity, dedicated to protecting animals, preventing cruelty and creating a better future for all animals. For 150 years, we have rescued animals from cruelty and neglect, provided shelter, veterinary care and rehabilitation, helped animals find loving homes, and advocated for stronger welfare protections and lasting change. We are the only animal welfare charity in South Australia empowered by State Parliament to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty and neglect. Everything we do is driven by one belief: every animal deserves a life free from cruelty and to be treated with compassion, dignity and respect.

About the opportunity:

RSPCA South Australia has a unique opportunity for an experienced Animal Behaviour Officer to join our growing Behaviour Team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Behaviour Team Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the welfare, rehabilitation and successful rehoming of animals in our care. Working closely with our Veterinary and Animal Care teams, you will undertake behavioural assessments, develop evidence-based behaviour modification and enrichment plans, and provide expert guidance to support informed decisions about animal outcomes.

You will also have the opportunity to make an impact beyond the shelter, delivering education and training and providing behavioural support to staff, volunteers, foster carers, adopters and members of the community.

About you:

You are passionate about animal behaviour and committed to achieving positive outcomes for animals in our care.



You bring strong behavioural knowledge, practical experience and a collaborative approach, with the ability to turn your expertise into practical, evidence-based support for animals and the people who care for them.

As our successful candidate, you will have:

- A Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour), Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training, or an equivalent qualification.

- Demonstrated experience working in an animal behaviour role (two or more years desirable).

- Sound knowledge of animal behaviour, body language assessment and behaviour modification techniques, with practical experience working with at least one domestic species (experience across multiple species is highly regarded).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information and deliver training to a variety of audiences.

- The flexibility to work across a seven-day roster, including weekends.

About our culture:

RSPCA is an organisation which is energised by an incredible purpose and passion to achieve the best outcomes for animals everywhere. An environment that will help them thrive, grow and be a better you. RSPCA encompasses the following values:





- Act With Courage

- Seek Positive Outcomes

- Lead The Way

- Show Compassion

Staff advantages:

- 50% discount on Royal Canin pet food

- 25% discount on all adoptions

- 20% discount on RSPCA Op Shop purchases

- 15% discount on veterinary services (all services) at any South Australian Best for Pets clinic within the Vet Partners network

- Discount adoptions and retail products from RSPCA Adelaide Animal Care Campus located at O’Halloran Hill

- Free on-site car parking

- Access to free employee counselling via our EAP provide

How to apply:
If this role excites you, click ‘Apply’ ensuring to include your current resume and cover letter detailing your skills and experience, why you believe you are the best candidate for the role and why RSPCA’s mission is important to you.

Due to the expected high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; we thank all candidates for the time taken to apply for one of these exciting opportunities.

Only applications that include a cover letter will be considered.

Please note we are actively reviewing applications, if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible

Assistance from recruitments agencies is not required.

RSPCA South Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply.

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