Peninsula: Horse and Livestock Assistant
Horse and Livestock Volunteer
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Horse & Livestock Supervisor |
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Peninsula |
Time Commitment |
Weekly or fortnightly shifts, morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday for a minimum of 6 months. |
Date Revised/Created |
January 2026 |
Business Unit - Department |
Livestock/Operations |
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About us |
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a non-government, community-based not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to exist for animals to live better lives. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation. Our organisation’s vision is to have a world where animals and people live together with dignity, respect and compassion. RSPCA’s values – show compassion, lead the way, act with courage and seek positive outcomes – set clear expectations for all our employees and volunteers. Volunteers are an integral part of the RSPCA team. They play an active and vital role in helping to support our work to improve the welfare of animals and protect them from cruelty and neglect. Volunteering involves commitment, dedication and passion.
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Role Purpose |
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This role will provide assistance to the animal attendants in the delivery of day to day care of mainly horses but also small livestock and poultry in care at the RSPCA, contributing to the achievement of the best possible welfare outcome for every animal in our care.
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Key Tasks |
The Horse & Livestock Volunteer will be providing assistance to the animal attendants with the following activities:§ Cleaning paddocks, stables and yards with animal attendant§ Making up feeds based on feeding plans§ Feeding poultry, horses & other livestock§ General maintenance – tidy work areas and storage sheds, restocking supplies, cleaning and replacing bedding for small livestock and poultry§ Grooming horses and picking out horses’ feet under the direction of the animal attendantPlease note:This role will include working both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions |
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Skills, Qualifications, or Experience Required |
To successfully undertake this role, the volunteer will possess the following skills, attributes and/or experience:Essential:§ Must have current experience with horses through work experience or ownership§ Be able to carry out husbandry activities such as cleaning paddocks, making up horse feeds and hay nets, cleaning stables§ Ability to carry out physical tasks including lifting up to 15kg, picking up in multiple (up to average 25) paddocks per shift, and feed out up to 40 horses per shift§ Must be comfortable to safely handle a horse for basic tasks such as grooming and picking out horses’ feetDesirable:§ Small livestock experience§ RSPCA Volunteer experience§ Current Driver’s license and willingness to drive ride on mower or Gator on site (Opportunity for training and to gain qualification to drive Gator vehicle on site) |
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Training & Support Requirements |
§ Screening for experience and other requirements§ Interview with Livestock Team§ RSPCA Volunteer induction§ Local induction in safety§ Probationary period to apply for all applicants post-induction§ Training to be provided by the livestock animal attendant team§ Volunteers to work alongside animal attendants ongoing |
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Other Requirements |
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RSPCA Victoria is serious about providing a safe and healthy environment for volunteers, employees and the animals in our care. If you are interested in this role, we will need to collect the following information prior to you commencing in the role (see checked items below). By signing this Role Profile, you give consent to RSPCA to conduct any checks as necessary.
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National Police Check |
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Screen for animal cruelty offenses |
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Drivers Licence |
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Working with Children Check |
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Medical - proof of tetanus vaccination |
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CV / Resume / LinkedIn |
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Identity check |
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Other as noted: |
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RSPCA Victoria volunteers contribute to a world where animals and people live together with dignity, respect, and compassion.
