About the business

Our Equine Assisted Therapy programs are a way of addressing children’s therapeutic goals through experiences with horses.  

The therapy provides a safe environment for children to self-explore, build self-awareness of patterns, behaviours and habits, for the intention of personal development and social-emotional learning.

Our programs are delivered by Allied Health Professionals and include grooming, touching, meeting and/or observing horses, obstacle challenges and mounted experiences.

Due to rapid expansion of these services we are seeking an additional Practitioner to support our established programs.

About the role

Our Equine Assisted Therapy Practitioners have a wide and varied role.  As part of delivering individual Therapy sessions they find themselves preparing resources and facilities, leading, tracking and observing horse / client interaction, supporting the team, leading assistants, evaluating data, completing administrative duties and much, much more!

If you’re an Allied Health Professional, love being with horses and are passionate about helping children to achieve their goals then this is the role for you.

Benefits and perks

• Equine Assisted Therapy Practitioner certification funded.
• All Equine Therapy specific training provided.
• Amazingly supportive team.
• All therapy resources provided.
• Laptop.
• Beautiful, scenic setting.
• Free parking.
• Competitive salary.

Skills and experience

• Allied Health Professional Qualification essential (e.g. Counsellor, OT, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse).
• WWVP card required (or ability to gain one prior to start).
• Police check required (or ability to gain one prior to start).
• Own transport required.
• Ability to work closely with Lead Equine Practitioner / other Therapists, have a safety first / proactive attitude.
• Experience with horses.
• Experience with children.
• First Aid / CPR certification advantageous.
• Computer skills advantageous.