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 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 support in further education

About the Role

This role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day evaluation and management of canine rehabilitation operations, while ensuring high standards of animal care, wellbeing and re-homing are adhered to.

• Assess and monitor the behaviour of canines to determine the best outcomes
• Manage and oversee staff working with canines and inmates at the Behaviour Centre located at our partner correctional facility
• Collaborate with behaviour manager, shelter manager and animal welfare and compliance to determine whether suitable for adoption
• Provide training and assessment for behaviour and rehabilitation employees against competencies
• Assist with intake, management and rehabilitation plans and provide input on problem behaviours
• Manage of a team of behaviour and rehabilitation trainers, including recruitment, performance management and rosters

We also have full time and casual Behaviour and Rehabilitation Trainer roles available. Please indicate which role you are applying for.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or a related discipline
• Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training or Companion Animal Studies
• Current Class C driver’s license
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or willingness to obtain
• Experience in reading canine and feline body language
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out canine and feline behaviour modification and rehabilitation programs using force free methods and positive reinforcement training
• Experience providing advice to owners of animals with problem behaviours
• Excellent leadership communication skills both written and verbal
• An understanding of the key indicators for compromised welfare in companion animals and how to recognise these in a shelter/kennel environment

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

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 [email protected] and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.