About RSPCA NSW:

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

Culture & Benefits:

• A broad range of leave entitlements including 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
• Generous discount on products and services, including pet food, retail and vet clinic products and services
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role
• Financial assistance with further education to suit your role

About the role 

The Senior Assessment and Rehabilitation Trainer conducts behaviour assessments on animals and assists with development and implementation of environmental enrichment and behaviour modification programs for animals. This role will also be responsible for developing and guiding staff and volunteers as well as ensuring a high standard of animal wellbeing is maintained.

• Develop medications plans in partnership with the vet as well as medication weaning plans
• Oversee the delivery of the medication/ weaning plans by the team and maintaining the medication stocks
• Oversee that relevant databases & animal behaviour records
• Provide advice to foster carers, volunteers and adopters
• Write management plans and rehabilitation plans, provide input on problem behaviours, environmental management, behaviour modification and escalate for vet review when necessary

The Senior Assessment and Rehabilitation Trainer is required to work a 7-day rotating roster, including alternate weekends and occasional public holidays.

About you: 

• Qualifications in canine behaviour, training or similar
• Certificate II in Animal Studies or Animal Handling
• Current Class C driver’s licence
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Experiencing supervising a team
• Advanced animal handling skills to capture, restrain, and medicate
• Advanced experience in animal behaviour and modification
• Extensive knowledge of dog behaviour, socialisation and positive reinforcement training techniques
• Ability to lift 10kg

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact hr@rspcansw.org.au or simply click ‘APPLY’ to send in your resume.

RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact hr@rspcansw.org.au and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.

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