Main characteristics
- Location
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Company
- Happy Paws Happy Hearts Limited
- Employment type
- Part time
- Category
- Education & Training
Job summary
Happy Paws Happy Hearts is looking for a driven and caring trainer to join our team of passionate change-makers as we bring our purposeful programs to Hobart for the first time!Role: Program Trainer
Permanent Part-time Opportunity (0.6FTE)
Location: Ten Lives Hobart
About Happy Paws Happy Hearts
Happy Hearts (HPHH) brings socially isolated people together in groups, to care for and train rescue animals. The 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 entirely new approach to animal therapy is a win-win for two complex social challenges.
HPHH is a national organisation and we're growing quickly! We are seeking to expand our reach and impact, by enrolling participants in our life-changing courses to experience meaningful interactions with people and rescue animals and build skills, connection, and confidence.
We want to be a truly awesome example of what's possible when supporting people in social isolation. We deliver purposeful programs for NDIS participants, and people with injuries including Veterans and First Responders. Our programs provide opportunities for personal development and a forum to create genuine connections, all while contributing to the community.
About the role
Based at the Ten Lives Cat Centre in Hobart, the Program Trainer is the first point of contact for our participants and is integral to building rapport, trust and relationships with both the people and animals we work with. With masterful facilitation, they deliver our suite of programs in an engaging and consistent fashion and support our participants to achieve their goals.
Our Program Trainers work closely with the Ten Lives staff and volunteers, develop strong relationships in the region and will be integral in helping to promote and grow our business. They work closely with our enrolment team to ensure new participants have a smooth orientation, assist the broader HPHH team with session planning and resource preparation and balance animal and volunteer coordination to support sessions. Some administration and reporting is also required to ensure the effective management of participants and operations.
Our Program 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!
About you
To be successful in this role you will:Be a dedicated and passionate trainer/facilitator who strives to bring out the best in a wide range of people.Have a love of learning and a genuine interest in working with participants to reach their desired goals and outcomes.Be empathetic, compassionate and professional.Demonstrate strong coaching skills that encourage people from all walks of life to increase their resilience.Have a passion for our feline friends and pets of all shapes and sizes and demonstrated experience working with animals either in a hobby, or professional setting.Work well within a team, thrive on a challenge and enjoy working in an ever-changing, dynamic work environment.Possess exceptional people skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Essential requirements:Demonstrated skills, knowledge and/or training in allied health, community services, animal management or other experience relevant to the roleCurrent Drivers Licence Current Working with Children CheckCurrent NDIS Worker Screening CheckA Safety Workplace Culture mindsetDemonstrated knowledge and application of the principles and objectives of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAccreditation as a trainer or facilitator is highly regarded
The details
If the above sounds like your dream job and you're keen to join the team, please submit your resume and a cover letter via SEEK.
For shortlisted candidates, interviews will be conducted with Happy Paws Happy Hearts representatives in Darwin.
The successful candidate will complete a comprehensive induction. Travel to Newcastle will be required for parts of this training.
The closing date for this position is 29 July 2022.
People of all abilities are encouraged to apply, including those with a lived experience of 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.
Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of essential pre-employment checks.
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.
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