Mentored Canine Trainer for PTSD Service Dogs

Defence Community Dogs; Bathurst; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Defence Community Dogs in Bathurst is seeking an Associate Canine Trainer to help train assistance dogs for veterans living with PTSD while coaching inmate handlers at Bathurst Correctional Centre. Start as an Independent Contractor (2-3 days/week) with a clear pathway to a permanent role (3-4 days/week).

You will work under the Canine Training Manager, deliver theory and practical training, maintain welfare records, and ensure safety within the correctional environment.

Qualifications

• CPDT-KA qualification or active progress towards completion, paired with practical dog handling experience.
• Willingness to work within a secure facility (Bathurst Correctional Centre), adhering to safety rules, security checks, and professional boundaries.
• Strong verbal communication skills with patience to teach diverse learners.
• Growth mindset with mentorship and long-term ambition to become a senior trainer.
• Basic computer literacy for recording notes and updating records.

Responsabilités

• Dog Training & Welfare: assist with basic on-site obedience, learn PTSD-specific task training, monitor dog health and records, support enrichment and care.
• Inmate Handler Coaching: deliver basic theory and practical handling instructions to inmate handlers.
• Event & Handover Support: provide logistics, operational, and admin support during veteran handover weeks, PAT/GHAD, and graduations.
• Record Keeping: learn documentation procedures and keep welfare and training records up to date in Salesforce.
• Correctional Environment: work safely and within Bathurst Correctional Centre rules and guidelines.

Connaissances

CPDT-KA qualification

Dog handling experience

Description du poste

Defence Community Dogs in Bathurst is seeking an Associate Canine Trainer to help train assistance dogs for veterans living with PTSD while coaching inmate handlers at Bathurst Correctional Centre. Start as an Independent Contractor (2-3 days/week) with a clear pathway to a permanent role (3-4 days/week).

You will work under the Canine Training Manager, deliver theory and practical training, maintain welfare records, and ensure safety within the correctional environment.