Coffs Harbour Shelter - Transportation Driver

Transportation Driver – RSPCA NSW Coffs Harbour, 25 Dowsett Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 

 
Tens of thousands of animals need RSPCA NSW’s help every year. As a Transportation Driver, you will collect and transport the animals in our care to and from various locations such as other RSPCA NSW facilities, Petbarn stores, veterinary clinics etc for the operation of our shelter. This role is suitable for applicants who love being on the road, have animal handling experience and want to contribute to animal welfare. 

 

What are the tasks?  

 

  • Transporting animals to and from care
  • Ensure our animals receive the highest level of care during transportation
  • Use safe animal handling techniques and read animal behaviour to provide suitable and welfare-considered care for each individual animal
  • Reporting and communicating any signs of illness, injury or behaviour matters to animal attendants 

 

What are the requirements?  

 

  • Be at least 18 years of age 
  • Complete our online Basic animal, handling and Transport course. This can be done at home or during your first few shifts. This course equates to roughly 4.5 hours of online learning
  • Ability to lift 20kg 
  • C-Class NSW driver’s licence
  • Sign a motor vehicle policy

 

Time Commitment  

 

We’re looking for people who can volunteer one day per week or fortnight from Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 3:30pm.  

 

 

Why Volunteer with RSPCA NSW       

 

  • Purpose-Driven: Support a cause that matters and be a part of a community dedicated to the well-being of animals
  • Flexible Commitment: Choose a schedule that suits you and make a difference in your free time
  • Discounted rates to our ‘Basic Animal First Aid’ and ‘Introducing your Pet to a New Baby’ courses   
  • Discount on RSPCA NSW merchandise   
  • Access to WHEREFIT program   
  • Access to confidential and professional counselling services through our workplace participant assistance program
  • Volunteer Reward and Recognition program  

 

What is the Recruitment Process?  

 

  1. Review advertisement
  2. Submit your expression of interest here: https://form.jotform.com/231858576242868
  3. Phone screen with our volunteer coordinator
  4. Attend an orientation day on-site
  5. Complete your online induction within 7 days
  6. Finalise your profile
  7. Attend a training session with our volunteer coordinator

  

Point of Contact  

Our team is looking forward to meeting you soon. If you have any questions, please direct these to volunteer@rspcansw.org.au.