QOTT Welfare Officer

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Animal Care Manager, the QOTT Welfare Officer is responsible for the delivery of a range of QOTT Program outputs to maximise welfare outcomes for Queensland’s retired racehorses, including the coordination and day-to-day management of QOTT equine welfare initiatives.
Working collaboratively as part of the broader Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare (VSAW) team to implement approved QOTT Program actions and initiatives, the QOTT Welfare Officer plays an important role in the organisation’s broader operational and strategic objectives of improving aftercare outcomes for retired racehorses and ensuring the sustainability of the thoroughbred and harness racing industries.
Key Duties

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operation of QOTT welfare initiatives in accordance with RQ and VSAW procedures and guidelines, and maintain effective records, governance standards and control measures.
• Provide timely and accurate information to internal and external QOTT Program stakeholders (including industry participants, OTT owners, and rehabilitation and veterinary services providers) to maximise welfare outcomes for retired racehorses.
• Identify priorities and opportunities to further support and promote positive aftercare outcomes for retired racehorses through existing schemes and initiatives, and contribute to the design and of implementation of new programs and initiatives.
• Monitor trends and risks, and provide reliable and transparent information about the operation of QOTT and equine welfare initiatives, to the Senior Animal Care Manager.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and monitor and communicate stakeholder feedback to Senior Animal Care Manager.
• Contribute to the development of data repositories and dashboards across a range of QOTT Program and equine welfare metrics, and maintain practices and procedures to ensure appropriate data capture, trend and benchmarking analysis, and records management.
• Contribute to the creation, revision and audit of QOTT Program, and equine welfare, processes and procedures.
• Promote the QOTT Program and initiatives to stakeholders, including provision of content for use in media and marketing collateral.
• Participate in QOTT Program promotional activities and events.
• Contribute to building a supportive and cooperative team environment, and share information and expertise across the broader VSAW team.
• Provide other operational, administrative and reporting support for the QOTT Program as determined by the Senior Animal Care Manager or EGM Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare, including contributing to the delivery of other QOTT Program initiatives when required.

The Success Profile

• A minimum of 2 years veterinary nursing experience, either in equine practice, or in mixed or small animal practice with accompanying extensive experience caring for horses.
• Racing and/or equestrian/horse sport industry experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating welfare or clinical care programs or procedures would be highly regarded.
• Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills, and high-level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven monitoring and evaluation skills, and the ability to maintain, interpret and analyse data, and report on trends and outcomes.
• Experience in maintaining quality control and governance processes, including audits and continuous process improvement.
• Strong ability to build trust and respect with team members and collaborate to achieve QOTT Program outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal agility to manage competing needs of stakeholders, including the ability to use tact and diplomacy when managing conflict.
• Superior ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, work under pressure, show resilience and make effective decisions and recommendations.
• A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or equivalent tertiary qualification is required.

The Organisation: Racing Queensland
Racing Queensland is a statutory body whose primary purpose is to promote, enhance and provide a platform to service the industry across three codes of racing: Thoroughbreds, Greyhounds and Harness.
RQ’s vision is to become the number #1 sport in the Sunshine State and its purpose is to connect Queenslanders through great racing, events and the love of our animals.
Benefits and perks
We have generous employee benefits such as EAP, an innovative reward and recognition program offering perks and discounts and best practice HR policies offering flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, talent management and performance development. We also provide annual flu vaccinations, weekly fruit deliveries, corporate massages, and access to an on-site gym as we value your health and well-being.
How to apply
Racing Queensland values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups and genders to apply.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity click ‘APPLY” now to submit your:

• Covering letter outlining your experience; and
• Current resume.

To view a position description please visit our website https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/careers-training/careers/current-vacancies
If you have any questions about the position, please email People and Performance: hr@racingqueensland.com.au
Applications close 5pm on February 29, 2024
Please note the following conditions apply:
· May be required to work on weekends and extended hours when reasonably required.
· Must hold a current drivers licence.
· Intrastate and/or interstate travel may be a requirement.
· May be required to undergo a criminal history check.
· Must have the right to work in Australia.
· Understanding/passion/willingness to learn about the sport of racing and nuances associated with the industry.