Senior Animal Behaviour & Rehabilitation Trainer

Rspca Nsw; Unanderra; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Parental leave

Mental health support

Staff parking

Training & development

Discounts on pet products and vet care

Résumé du poste

RSPCA NSW is seeking a dedicated Senior Behaviour and Rehabilitation Trainer to assess and support rehoming of animals at the Illawarra Shelter. This part-time role focuses on evaluating animal behaviour, developing enrichment and behaviour modification plans, and guiding the care team through humane, force-free methods.

You will collaborate with volunteers and staff, ensure adherence to shelter standards, and stay current with the latest research in animal behaviour to improve outcomes for dogs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science or related discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent skills in canine behaviour modification using force-free methods.
• Class C driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Carry out animal care following RSPCA NSW Shelter Standards of Care.
• Develop and implement environmental enrichment and behaviour modification programs.
• Evaluate animals at surrender and throughout their shelter journey.
• Assess and interpret canine and feline behaviour, providing accurate documentation.
• Guide and upskill the animal care team and volunteers.
• Manage case groups or individual animals, adopting, fostering, and providing guidance.
• Facilitate and conduct adoption processes confidently and safely.
• Stay updated with the latest research in animal behaviour.

Connaissances

Canine behaviour modification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fitness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in animal science or related discipline

Description du poste

RSPCA NSW is seeking a dedicated Senior Behaviour and Rehabilitation Trainer to assess and support rehoming of animals at the Illawarra Shelter. This part-time role focuses on evaluating animal behaviour, developing enrichment and behaviour modification plans, and guiding the care team through humane, force-free methods.

You will collaborate with volunteers and staff, ensure adherence to shelter standards, and stay current with the latest research in animal behaviour to improve outcomes for dogs