Careers with Creatures
Work-Skills Ready Program
We are thrilled to introduce Animal Instincts Australia's new Animal Industry Employment Pathways program - Careers with Creatures
This structured 8 x 3 hour program, running fortnightly on Saturdays, is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience and essential skills to explore career opportunities in the animal industry. Each session focuses on a specific topic to build knowledge and confidence progressively throughout the program.
Program Highlights:
With 28 years of experience in the pet, animal, and equine industries, I am proud to bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to the Careers with Creatures program. As the founder of Animal Instincts Australia, Outback Equines, and Outback Canines, I have successfully managed and operated training, coaching, and mentoring programs and also offer business coaching within the industry.
My background spans roles in pet shops, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, equestrian centres, and rescue shelters, covering areas such as animal care, behavior modification, retail, training, supervision and management.
I am an approved SME (Subject Matter Expert) for both Central QLD University and the Australian Equine Institute for their applicable animal and equine studies certificate courses. ~ Hayley Chambers
The first session starts on Saturday, 9th November and finishes Saturday, February 15th - and places are limited!
Participants can bill through NDIS (social/community core/CB or SLES) or self-fund their enrollment.
AIA accepts people of all abilities to attend our programs with or without an NDIS package.
Cost is $170 per session per person for each 3 hour block (cost for entire 24 hour program: $1360)
Service agreements are required for commitment to the full 8 sessions.
Ages 14-22 years old
This structured 8 x 3 hour program, running fortnightly on Saturdays, is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience and essential skills to explore career opportunities in the animal industry. Each session focuses on a specific topic to build knowledge and confidence progressively throughout the program.
Program Highlights:
- Animal care, handling, training, and husbandry – working with horses, dogs, farm animals, and small animals
- Work experience and job-ready skills – focusing on teamwork, communication, and time management
- Property maintenance activities – gaining practical skills and responsibility
- Workplace health & safety and risk management – understanding safety protocols in animal settings
- Resume writing, job applications, and interview preparation – developing tools to secure employment
- Exploring further study and vocational training pathways – identifying opportunities for future education
- Goal setting and progression reporting – tracking individual development and achievements
With 28 years of experience in the pet, animal, and equine industries, I am proud to bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to the Careers with Creatures program. As the founder of Animal Instincts Australia, Outback Equines, and Outback Canines, I have successfully managed and operated training, coaching, and mentoring programs and also offer business coaching within the industry.
My background spans roles in pet shops, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, equestrian centres, and rescue shelters, covering areas such as animal care, behavior modification, retail, training, supervision and management.
I am an approved SME (Subject Matter Expert) for both Central QLD University and the Australian Equine Institute for their applicable animal and equine studies certificate courses. ~ Hayley Chambers
The first session starts on Saturday, 9th November and finishes Saturday, February 15th - and places are limited!
Participants can bill through NDIS (social/community core/CB or SLES) or self-fund their enrollment.
AIA accepts people of all abilities to attend our programs with or without an NDIS package.
Cost is $170 per session per person for each 3 hour block (cost for entire 24 hour program: $1360)
Service agreements are required for commitment to the full 8 sessions.
Ages 14-22 years old
