Who are we:
We are greyhound lovers who support the exciting and vibrant sport of greyhound racing at every stage of the lifecycle from breeding, racing to retirement. Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is a body corporate constituted by the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the commercial management of the industry in NSW. In its role GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, but also the equally important welfare and rehoming of our animals once their athletic careers are behind them through numerous pathways including the newly introduced international avenues. This role is working in our Greyhounds As Pets program, supporting our greyhounds find their forever home. At GRNSW, our values are ICARE – Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and we aspire to live and breath these each day.
Why GRNSW?
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.
- Access to our employee wellbeing program
- You and your family have access to Sonder, our well-being provider with loads of resources at your fingertips
- Bi-yearly company-wide events
- Continual learning and development in your role, including a range of courses to expand skills
- Work with a passionate team which are driven to be excellent in all aspects of what we do
- The opportunity to convert to permanent
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Trainer to work with our greyhounds in the Londonderry adoption center and prepare them for pet life. The Trainers work closely with the Head Trainer and Site Manager to optimise the number of retired greyhounds re-homed via fostering or adoption across NSW and the USA in line with industry, regulatory, organisational and strategic objectives. Please note that this is a casual role and requires flexibility to work on the weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake training of greyhounds to ensure dogs are prepared for rehoming.
- Work with the Head Trainer to ensure that all greyhounds onsite are receiving training every day
- Undertake training of greyhounds to ensure dogs are prepared for rehoming in as per the agreed KPIs.
- Update records and track the progress of dogs being trained, including creating profiles for the dogs on the website.
- Assist with the day-to-day care, enrichment, and training of greyhounds awaiting re-homing
- Assist with the day-to-day upkeep of the facility.
- Represent GRNSW and GAP at a number of annual promotional and adoption events in the regions.
Skills and Experience:
- Qualification in relevant animal handling and dog training, and excellent animal handling skills (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Demonstrated knowledge of canine behavior, highly regarded.
- Passion for animal care and wellbeing.
- Current full driver’s license; including the ability to operate a van or trailer (or must be willing to undertake training to do so)
- Willingness to travel and work (reasonably) outside normal business hours, including weekends and afternoons.
- Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and computer skills.
How to Apply
Please apply via the link and we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the position, please email Anya at agosper@grnsw.com.au.
