Dog Behaviour Trainer

 About the Role 

Are you a dedicated dog enthusiast with a knack for understanding canine behaviour?

We're on the hunt for a Dog Behaviour Trainer to join our team on a casual basis!

As part of the Greyhounds as Pet (GAP) team in Southern River, your duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting behaviour assessments of greyhounds in accordance with Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) standards, internal protocols, and green collar testing procedures 
• Develop and implement behaviour modification plans for greyhounds 
• Provide behaviour advice and support to foster carers and adoptive owners  
• Develop, coordinate, and assist in GAP programmes with a focus on greyhound behaviour initiatives

About You 

We're seeking individuals who have:

• Understanding of greyhounds and knowledge of the racing industry (desirable)
• A qualification in Canine training or Animal Behaviour (desirable)
• Experience in shelter environments (desirable)
• Experience in canine behaviour management including preparing, implementing, and adapting canine behaviour modification programs. 
• Experience in canine training using positive reinforcement and balanced training techniques.  
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with demonstrated abilities maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers 
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team and initiative to develop, improve or learn new skills in dog training 
• Attention to detail and accuracy in the execution of work 
• Available to work outside of normal business days/hours where required 
• Well-developed computer literacy skills within the Microsoft Office/Windows Environment  
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence 

What are you waiting for?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit our website or contact us at [email protected]

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.     

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

                            Applications close Monday 29th April 2024