Program Trainer - Innovative Company - Part-Time

Program Trainer

About You

Are you a trainer looking for your next opportunity? Would you like to make a genuine difference to people and rescue animals? Do you excel in connecting with a diverse range of people and animals? If this sounds like you, this role with Happy Paws Happy Hearts will be a ‘paw-fect’ fit. 

You'll be working with dedicated and supportive people, that are passionate about improving the lives of both animals and people. Excellent communication and training skills with a passion for people and animals, will contribute greatly to your success in this role. Come help us make a difference with quality programs and make some ‘paw-sitive’ change in the world! 

About Us

Happy Paws Happy Hearts (HPHH) brings socially isolated people together in groups, to care for and train rescue animals. Our unique twist is that we deliver training at local rescue shelters and wildlife sanctuaries. Instead of taking trained pets to people, we've demonstrated a more robust and scalable model, which takes the people to animals in need. This is a win-win for two complex social challenges.

HPHH is a national organisation and we are seeking to expand our reach and impact, by supporting participants in our life-changing courses to experience meaningful interactions with people and rescue animals – building skills, connections, and confidence. 

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for learning and development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
• Attractive not-for-profit salary sacrificing benefits
• Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience

About The Role

Based at Hunter Valley Animal Facility and Rehoming Centre (HAVAFARC) at Neath, you will build rapport, trust, and relationships with both the people and animals we work with. With masterful facilitation, you will deliver our suite of programs in an engaging and consistent fashion and support our participants to achieve their individual goals.

You will work closely with the HAVAFARC, create meaningful connections between participants, and support our participants to meet their individual goals. The largest group of participants at HPHH is mainly with people living with a disability or mental health challenge. We also work with veterans, first responders and youth justice groups. The role requires some administrative record keeping and multitasking, as it is a busy role. It is a hands-on active role and can be physical in requiring energy and enthusiasm to engage the class but also retrieve animals. While the role is not a traditional training role, our focus is on positive psychosocial, independence and vocational outcomes for our diverse group of participants.

HPHH is currently exploring opportunities to partner with RTOs in the animal care sector and we are building the capacity of the broader team to support this.

Our trainers have a passion for pets of all shapes and sizes, and through the training and rehabilitation of animals. Your role is to be the glue that brings participants and animals together, providing the information, support, and skills they need to succeed. We call this the magic! 

We are offering a part-time role (0.6 FTE) Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm. 

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

• Extensive training and facilitation experience
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of participants and tailor delivery to suit their needs
• Be resilient, compassionate, and professional
• Have experience in the disability sector
• Passion for animal welfare
• Work well within a team, thrive on a challenge, and enjoy working in an ever-changing, fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Possess exceptional people skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Current or ability to obtain Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• TAE40116, TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment (or equivalent) desirable

People of all abilities are encouraged to apply, including those living with a disability. 

Happy Paws Happy Hearts is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Happy Paws Happy Hearts are also looking for volunteers!  We can't run our sessions without the help and support of our volunteer team. If you are interested in being a HPHH Volunteer, please contact https://www.hphhfoundation.org/volunteer.