School for Pets Trainer

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed, and native animals in Queensland.

• Teach and prepare training class curriculum for both internal and external clients.
• Conduct private training sessions at venues, in homes, or online.
• Advocate for lowstress animal handling practices to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress.
• Provide theoretical and practical learning opportunities and advice to staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Assisting in support and advice to the public postadoption or presurrender, as well as to the RSPCA Qld foster carer network.
• Assist in the production of animal behaviour and training resources for various stakeholders.
• Contribute to the onboarding, coordination, and training of School for Pets volunteers.
• Manage administrative tasks efficiently and professionally.
• Implement behaviour management and modification plans for shelter animals as required.
• Promote RSPCA School for Pet programs within the community through client relationships and planned events.
• Conduct educational workshops for community members, businesses, and councils, advocating responsible pet ownership and lowstress handling.

• Extensive experience in forcefree, rewardbased training, coupled with a profound passion for animal behaviour.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing exceptional customer service.
• A formal qualification in Animal Training/Behaviour, highly regarded.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking abilities.
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, supporting colleagues, while also demonstrating independence in problemsolving

Positions are based at Aspley, Underwood and Wacol. Remuneration is as per the RSPCA Qld Enterprise Agreement for Shelter Staff based on applicants experience and qualifications.

• Access to counselling and mental health support services, Paid parental leave, Flexible Working Arrangements, Companion Animal leave and Study leave.
• Onsite parking, free animal adoption options, staff discounts with retailers, free pet vaccines, 40% off Royal Canin pet food and much more.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support your professional development.
• Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care.
• Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or experience, to join our diverse team.