Inspector | RSPCA ACT

Inspector – RSPCA ACT

Location: Weston, Canberra ACT
Employment Type: Full-time (38 hours/week)
Salary: starting $80K per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Applications Close: 20th September 2025

About Us

RSPCA ACT is a community-based, non-government charity committed to improving the lives of animals across the Australian Capital Territory. Our mission is simple: Improve Welfare, Promote Welfare & Support Our Community. We work to prevent cruelty, promote kindness, and advocate for stronger animal welfare standards.

About the Role

As an Inspector, you will be at the frontline of enforcing the Animal Welfare Act 1992 (ACT). You’ll investigate reports of animal cruelty, conduct rescues, educate the public, and work with our Inspectorate team to pursue prosecutions when necessary. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that combines law enforcement, community engagement, and animal welfare.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, working across the ACT. The role could include weekend work, including some events, and is based out of Weston, ACT

Key Responsibilities

Enforce the Animal Welfare Act 1992 (ACT)
Investigate reports of animal cruelty and emergency welfare situations
Collect and document evidence for potential prosecutions
Seize and transport animals in accordance with legal powers
Prepare and submit briefs of evidence and attend court proceedings
Build positive and productive relationships with community and government stakeholders.
Educate the public on responsible pet ownership and animal care
Promote preventative strategies through community engagement

What We’re Looking For

Investigative or compliance experience (law enforcement, regulatory, etc.)
Strong communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to remain compassionate and resilient in challenging situations
High level of mental and emotional resilience, with the ability to manage distressing cases and maintain professionalism
Excellent written and computer skills
Demonstrated animal handling and welfare experience
Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or willingness to obtain)
Current driver’s licence (essential)
Good physical fitness and health
Police Check and pre-employment medical required

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact on animal welfare
Access to mental health support.
Other benefits include on-site parking, staff discounts on vet services, pet food, and adoption fees
Opportunities for professional development and training
Inclusive and supportive team culture

How to Apply

Please visit https://rspca-act.org.au/helping-rspca-act-join-our-team/careers to view the job description. Then email your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and addressing the selection criteria questions to employment@rspca-act.org.au .

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Pre-employment Health Declaration

You are seeking employment with RSPCA ACT. We attach the role’s job description. The role would require, amongst other things for you to:

Sit or stand for lengthy periods
Use a work computer; and
Effectively communicate to people on the phone or in person.
Be in contact with a variety of different species of animals that may expose you to infectious disease, bites and scratches.

Before completing this declaration, please read the job description and contact us if you have any queries about the role and its requirements.

The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that you are fully able to perform the inherent requirements of the role (with reasonable adjustments if required) and that you are not placed in an environment or given tasks that would result in risks to your safety.

Under the worker’s compensation legislation applicable in the ACT, if you fail to disclose or make false or misleading disclosure in relation to a pre-existing injury or disease of which you are aware, you or your dependents may not be entitled to compensation for any recurrence, aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of the pre-existing injury or disease arising out of or in the course of or due to the nature of employment with RSPCA ACT. RSPCA ACT will rely on any failure to disclose as grounds for denying compensation.

If you give any willfully incorrect or misleading answers or material omission you may be ineligible for employment or if employed, liable for dismissal. You are required to disclose:

all injuries, disease or medical conditions that could be affected by the nature of the proposed employment
any circumstances regarding your health or capacity to work that could interfere with your ability to perform the requirements of the role.

All details on this form will be treated confidentially. If you gain employment with RSPCA ACT the completed Pre-Employment Health Declaration will be retained on your personnel file, which will be kept secure. If you do not take up employment with RSPCA ACT it will be securely destroyed

To be completed by employment applicant

I have read and understood this form, including the above explanatory information.

I have read the job description and understood what the role requires.

I am aware of the following circumstances regarding my health or capacity to work that may interfere with my ability to perform the requirements of the role:

I am aware that reasonable adjustments to the workplace can be made to assist employees with disabilities in carrying out the inherent requirements of their role. (NB: any adjustments need to have been discussed with RSPCA ACT prior to completing this declaration

I have the following injuries, diseases or medical conditions that could be affected by the nature of the proposed employment:

To the best of my knowledge the information provided in this declaration is true and correct.

I agree

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