Senior Behaviour and Rehabilitation Trainer - RSPCA NSW Illawarra Shelter
Core
Evaluate animal behavior, implement behavior modification and environmental enrichment programs, and guide animals through the rehoming process at a shelter.
Role type
Senior Behaviour and Rehabilitation Trainer
Builds
Rehoming pathways for rescued dogs and cats
Domain
Animal welfare / Veterinary behavior
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Canine behavior modification (force-free), feline behavior assessment, environmental enrichment design, case management, adoption facilitation, team upskilling
Preferred skills
Knowledge of latest animal behavior research
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Carry out animal care following shelter standards; Develop and implement environmental enrichment and behavior modification programs; Evaluate animals at surrender and throughout their shelter journey; Assess and interpret canine and feline behaviour; Guide and upskill the animal care team and volunteers; Manage case groups or individual animals for adoption and fostering; Facilitate and conduct adoption processes confidently and safely
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC