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Keeping Cats Safe at Home Phase 2 (Regional Expansion)
Keeping Cats Safe at Home is an innovative RSPCA NSW project funded by a grant from the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust. This 18-month project will build on the success of Keeping Cats Safe at Home Phase 1 which was conducted in partnership with 11 local councils between 2021 and 2024.
Keeping Cats Safe at Home aims to reduce the environmental impacts of free-roaming cats using a holistic human behaviour-change approach, social marketing and local targeted cat desexing.
A state-wide social marketing campaign will equip cat caregivers with high quality information on cat care and behaviour while encouraging them to prevent their cats from roaming away from home.
Place-based targeted cat desexing programs will be delivered in 30 council areas across NSW to reduce populations of unowned cats and prevent unplanned breeding amongst owned cats. These aim to reduce cat overpopulation and combat cat homelessness.
The project will work closely with local stakeholders including councils, veterinarians, wildlife organisations, animal welfare organisations and the public.
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the project team to deliver the project in accordance with the project business plan. The project team includes three Project Officers, two Desexing Coordinators, a part-time Education Officer and a Communications Officer.
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage the successful implementation of the Keeping Cats Safe at Home Phase 2 (Regional Expansion) project, ensuring delivery in accordance with the approved business plan, budget, timelines, and performance indicators.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team, providing guidance and day-to-day oversight to ensure cohesive and efficient delivery of activities including cat desexing, education, social marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports, briefs, and documentation for the project steering committee, the Environmental Trust, and internal leadership. Ensure all reporting meets compliance requirements and supports project transparency and accountability.
• Plan and manage project logistics and operational workflows, including consultant coordination, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and adaptive planning to ensure the project remains on schedule and within scope.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities, including ecological and social science research, in collaboration with academic and technical partners. Ensure data collection aligns with the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams (e.g., Education, Outreach, Communications, Animal Operations), local councils, veterinary partners, wildlife groups, and other animal welfare organisations. Facilitate effective communication and collaborative delivery of project outcomes.
• Manage project finances including accounts, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting. Ensure all financial activities adhere to the funding agreement and organisational governance standards. 

 
ABOUT YOU
Desired Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering community engagement initiatives, particularly in areas related to companion animals, wildlife conservation, or animal welfare.
• Proven ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes within defined timelines and budgets.
• Strong financial management skills, including hands-on experience in overseeing and reporting on project budgets.
• Experience developing and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including local government, community organisations, and professional bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and manage data with a high level of attention to detail.

 
Capabilities

• A strong commitment to animal welfare and a passion for working collaboratively with people and communities to improve outcomes for companion animals, their caregivers and native wildlife.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results in a dynamic project environment.
• High personal motivation with a track record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Capacity for critical self-reflection and openness to feedback to continuously improve performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt messaging to a range of audiences and formats.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate, identify, and address project risks or obstacles.
• Ability to think strategically and seek opportunities to improve systems, processes, or team performance.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake occasional travel within NSW for stakeholder meetings, community events, or site visits.

 
Required Licenses and Authorisations

• Current Working with Children Check
• Current NSW driver’s license

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