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Current animal jobs available in animal welfare organisations in Australia

With each of the animal jobs below, we have included a brief description about each organisation. Check out our careers pages for current advice about specific animal related careers.

WWF Australia works to conserve Australia's plants and animals by ending land clearing and degradation, addressing climate change, and preserving and protecting fresh water, marine and land environments. Their work spans the full spectrum of conservation activities - from on-ground field projects through to long-term, large-scale programs and policy formulation through to public and political campaigns. For paid animal jobs, see their website.

RSPCA Western Australia aims to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. Their vision is to be the leading authority in animal care and protection. Jobs with animals working for the RSPCA Western Australia are advertised on their website.

RSPCA New South Wales aims to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. Their vision is to be the leading authority in animal care and protection. Jobs with animals working for the RSPCA NSW are advertised on their website.

RSPCA Queensland RSPCA Queensland aims to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. Their vision is to be the leading authority in animal care and protection. Jobs with animals working for the RSPCA Queensland are advertised on their website.

RSPCA Victoria aims to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. Their vision is to be the leading authority in animal care and protection. Jobs with animals working for the RSPCA Victoria are advertised on their website.

Lort Smith Animal Hospital, Victoria has been dedicated to the care and welfare of animals and their owners for more than 70 years. The hospital was recently completely rebuilt and now has 8 consulting suites, 4 surgical theatres, a large dental and small procedures room, and 16 animal wards including a dedicated intensive care unit and isolation ward. The hospital also provides care for stray and unwanted animals, a dedicated cattery and kennels reunite or re-home thousands of cats and dogs each year. Animal jobs are advertised as they arise.

Earthwatch Institute Australia engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding necessary for a sustainable environment. They have specific vacancies in their Melbourne, Australia office.

Greenpeace Australia is an independent campaigning organisation that uses non-violent direct action to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeaces' goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. Vacancies in Australia are advertised on their website.

RSPCA ACT, Australian Capital Territory The main functions of the Society in the ACT are: to investigate cases of alleged cruelty or neglect via the Inspectorate; to operate an Animal Shelter; to raise community awareness of animal welfare issues through an education program; to work with Government towards ensuring adequate legislation is in place; and to raise funds to support these functions. Jobs with animals advertised on their website.

Sydney Dogs Home the Shelter is used by ten Sydney Councils from Sydney Harbour to the Georges River. These are Kogarah, Rockdale, Hurstville, Botany, Sydney City (including Centennial Park Trust and South Sydney), Leichardt, Waverley, Randwick, Woollahra and Marrickville. They are able to accommodate 60 dogs at any one time and 30 cats. The Shelter desexes, microchips, vaccinates, worms, heartworm tests and lifetime registers each pet before it leaves. They encourage responsible ownership and will not release undesexed dogs to be used for breeding purposes, or as guard dogs. Paid animal jobs are advertised on their website.

World Society for the Protection of Animals (Australia & New Zealand) works with hundreds of member societies worldwide to raise the standard of international animal welfare. Their vision is a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty ends. They expose animal abuse and enforcing stronger laws. WSPA’s Animal Rescue Teams work to save abandoned or neglected animals or those stricken by disasters. Animal jobs in their Australian and New Zealand offices are advertised.