Overview
Add expected salary to your profile for insights
Happy Paws Happy Hearts (HPHH) exists to bring people out of social isolation through the magic of human-animal connection. With locations stretching from the ears to the tail of Australia, from Darwin to Tasmania, we run programs that empower vulnerable people to build confidence, independence, social skills and vocational pathways by working with rescue animals in need. Through our partnership with rescue organisations such as RSPCA Qld, our participants connect with, train, and socialise rescue animals. It’s a unique program that changes lives (both two-legged and four-legged!).
About You
We’re looking for someone with a heart as big as their enthusiasm! Passion and energy fuel our programs. If you love making meaningful connections, creating a fun and inclusive learning environment, and bringing your unique energy to the table, you’ll fit right in.
Our ideal Program Trainer
- Energetic, engaging, and naturally brings a fun, uplifting presence
- Confident yet curious (we love lifelong learners)
- Our participants love a laugh, so an ability to tap into your silly side (while remaining professional)
- Passionate about working with people and animals alike
- A great communicator who can empower, guide, and inspire
- Compassionate, patient, and adaptable to different participant needs
- A team player who thrives in a dynamic and fluid environment – no two days will be the same!
At HPHH, our trainers come from all walks of life. Your background, experience, and individuality will add richness to our programs, and we can’t wait to see what unique strengths you’ll bring to the role!
Why Join Us?
- A job where no two days are the same—and where your impact is tangible
- A fun, fast-paced, and supportive work culture
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
- Salary sacrificing perks (as a not-for-profit)
- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience
- Daily tail wags, puppy cuddles, and plenty of grateful, loving eyes looking up at you!
About the Role
Based at RSPCA Mackay, you’ll facilitate engaging and curated programs where participants build confidence, skills, and social connections through hands-on work with rescue animals. Our participants include people living with disabilities, mental health challenges, veterans, first responders, and youth at risk. Your role is to support them in gaining confidence and skills in a safe, positive, and structured environment.
We are offering a casual role for 8-12 hours per week on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Further availability to cover leave would be highly beneficial.
What You Bring
- Extensive training, facilitation, or teaching experience
- The ability to create an engaging, dynamic, and fun learning environment
- A warm, professional approach with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with diverse groups and tailoring delivery to meet different needs
- A team player able to pivot in an ever-changing environment
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and/or training in allied health, community services, animal management or other experience relevant to the role
- Possess and demonstrate sound experience, knowledge and/or training relevant to animal husbandry/care/training (desirable)
- A current (or ability to obtain) NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check
- We’re committed to diversity along all dimensions and believe that the unique perspectives and contributions of all our team members drive our success. We welcome applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
- 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
Equal Opportunity We are committed to diversity along all dimensions and believe that the unique perspectives and contributions of all our team members drive our success. We welcome applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Notes
Salary details are not included in this posting. Please discuss compensation during the interview process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Program Trainer
🏢 Happy Paws Happy Hearts
📍 Mackay