This role is primarily responsible for providing behavioural support for animals.

Your new company

Nestled in the heart of Sydney's stunning western suburbs, our client is driven by a bold and unwavering ambition: to become the most outstanding council in all of Australia. This vision isn't just a statement-it's a living, breathing force that pulses through every corner of their organisation.
Their core values-Teamwork, Customer Focus, Innovation, and an Unshakeable Commitment to Safety-are more than guiding principles. They are the soul of their workplace culture. These values shape every decision, every interaction, and every service they deliver to their vibrant community.
Together, they don't just work-they collaborate with purpose. They don't just serve-they listen, innovate, and lead with heart. And above all, they do it safely, with integrity and pride, building a future their community can believe in.

Your new role

• Assist with the behavioural assessment and rehabilitation of beagles in the program.
• Create a canine behaviour assessment for the purposes of determining adoptability.
• Create Behaviour Modification Programs to assist with the rehabilitation of the animals.
• Liaise with adopters about suitable placement and post-adoption support.
• Assist with daily record keeping and report writing in accordance with Best Practice for animal husbandry.
• Liaise with the research facility about the potential intake of dogs.
• Assist with foster carers responsible for fostering dogs.
• Liaise with potential adopters and suitable placements, including home visits and regular communication with adopters post adoption.
• Assist with regular promotional posts about beagles available for adoption.
• Keep adequate records of daily observations, medical notes, adoption resources and post-adoption questionnaires.
• Create a pre-adoption questionnaire to determine the suitability of beagle placement.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• Formal tertiary qualifications in animal behaviour and training (Cert 4 Companion Animal Services, Behaviour & Training)
• A demonstrated high level of experience in companion animal management and behavioural management
• A high level of experience in dog training and rehabilitation
• A high-level experience in animal sheltering, including conducting behavioural assessments and behaviour modification for the purposes of determining adoptability
• Sound knowledge and understanding of animal care and welfare issues
• High-level oral and written communication skills, including sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• High level of canine health and behaviour knowledge
• Exceptional teamwork skills
• Great customer service, including liaising with the public, foster carers and rescue agencies
• Self-motivated, organised, able to multitask
• Excellent written and IT skills
• Current class C driving licence.

What you'll get in return

This is your chance to shape the future of your community. Working with this Local Council offers a truly unique opportunity to be at the heart of meaningful change, where every decision and every action has the power to touch lives.
With a diverse range of career paths, you won't just grow professionally-you'll grow with purpose. Here, your work matters.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be proud of what you do every single day, this is where your journey begins.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for more information please contact Linda McGovern from Hays Facilities Management on 02 8860 1693. Alternatively, you can email [email protected]