Prevention and Advocacy Officer

NFP | New role | $73,000 k to $80,000 k p.a. +Superannuation | Reporting to: Head of Prevention and Advocacy About Us At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism . As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we’re dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community. The Opportunity The Prevention and Advocacy Officer is a newly created role within our Prevention and Advocacy team. Developed in line with our strategic plan, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Team during a period of significant transformation. This role will be directly reporting to and supporting the Head of Prevention and Advocacy, operating across all Prevention and Advocacy programs to aid the organisation’s efforts with initiatives designed to increase awareness and support for pets and people in the community. You will directly influence our ability to expand our reach and impact by developing and maintaining strong relationships with our stakeholders and the wider community. Key Responsibilities Prevention: Research, design, implement and foster best practice industry initiatives to deliver a visionary proactive program suite. Support Shelter Diversion initiatives to help keep pets in their homes and reduce intake – this also includes our national Getting to Zero (G2Z), National Desexing Network (NDN), Community Outreach and Education programs. Program Development: Research and administer the development and implementation of all community‑based programs, including Education (e.g., school and community prevention programs), Affordable Services (e.g., low‑cost desexing vet services), and Community Support (e.g., pet food banks). Advocacy: Research and determine advocacy initiatives in line with organisational short‑ and long‑term goals. Assist with the design of action plans, seek support and lobby stakeholders to bring about change. Support our advocacy efforts by working with lawmakers to strengthen Animal Protection Legislation, increase welfare for pets and people, and establish better standards for animals. Design and launch impactful Public Awareness Campaigns to highlight key issues (e.g., unethical breeding, racing). Provide expert opinion and evidence‑based research to government inquiries and committees to inform policy decisions. Logistics: Manage the logistics of relevant community events, including scheduling, resource coordination, and location selection. Essential Qualifications and Experience Proven prevention and advocacy success in the welfare sector. Tertiary qualification in communications, governance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Flexibility to work outside of business hours to attend events. Excellent communication, advisory, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to influence and support the team. Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, influencing, advisory and negotiation skills. A valid driver's licence and the commitment to attend all sites regularly. Approved Police and Vulnerable Persons Checks. Established personal and professional networks that can be leveraged to benefit the organisation. We Offer Flexible work arrangements and access to a hybrid work policy to support work-life balance. A convenient location at our Coombabah (Gold Coast) location with free onsite parking. Employee discounts on veterinary services. How to Apply If you’re excited by this role and ready to shape the future of animal and community welfare, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we’ll close the position once we find our ideal candidate. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr