Animal Trainer

Job Description

Join our passionate team as an Animal Trainer, where you will train and develop hearing dogs to assist individuals with hearing impairments. Your expertise in positive reinforcement techniques will play a crucial role in creating life-changing partnerships between dogs and their handlers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs tailored to individual dogs and handlers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and behaviours of hearing dogs.
• Engage with families to provide support and training advice post-placement.
• Participate in fundraising and community outreach activities.
• Attend regular team meetings to discuss training progress and strategies.
• Document all interactions and training sessions for future reference.
• Stay updated on the latest training techniques and animal behaviour research.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Certificate III in Animal Care or equivalent qualification

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in training and developing animals, with experience in training hearing dogs being highly advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Positive Reinforcement Training
• Animal Behaviour

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Empathy
• Problem Solving

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Australian Sign Language (Auslan) skills: Ability to communicate using Auslan is a significant advantage in this role.
• Current driver's license: Access to transportation for community visits and events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Supportive team environment

Company Culture

• Empowerment: We believe in empowering individuals with disabilities through the assistance of specially trained dogs.
• Teamwork: Our success is rooted in collaboration and the shared commitment to our mission.
• Community Focus: Enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities is at the heart of what we do.