Behaviour Trainer
Core
Deliver hands-on behavioural training, rehabilitation, and education for domestic, farmed, and native animals to improve their chances of adoption and welfare.
Role type
Senior animal behaviour trainer and coach
Builds
Behavioural rehabilitation programs and training resources for animals in care
Domain
Animal welfare and veterinary support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Canine and feline behaviour expertise, force-free training methods, observational skills, coaching and mentoring, program development
Preferred skills
Qualifications in animal behaviour, workshop delivery experience, driver's licence
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conduct behavioural assessments and develop individual behaviour plans, coach and mentor Animal Attendants and Foster teams, deliver practical training at regional shelters, support foster carers and adopters with behavioural advice, maintain accurate behavioural records
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with coaching responsibilities