Paws and Poses Australia offers unique wellness events that combine yoga/pilates and playful puppy cuddles. We partner with local registered breeders and rescues to create joyful experiences that support physical health, mental well-being, and canine socialisation. We're a small business with a big heart, and we're looking for passionate, reliable people to grow with us.

Position Overview

Paws and Poses Australia is looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Puppy Yoga Event Coordinator to join our growing team in Perth!

As an Event Coordinator, you will play an key role in delivering our puppy yoga and animal experiences, ensuring every event runs smoothly, on schedule and to a high standard. You will be responsible for everything from setting up venues and checking in guests to supervising puppy welfare, managing participants and packing down equipment.

This is a hands-on role that requires confidence, initiative, excellent time management and a genuine commitment to animal welfare. You will be representing our brand at events, creating memorable experiences for our guests while ensuring our animal welfare standards are always maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Event Setup & Pack Down:

- Set up event spaces, including yoga mats, puppy pens, bedding, toys, water bowls and other equipment.
- Ensure venues are clean, safe and ready for guests and animals.
- Pack down equipment after events, complete stocktake and ensure all supplies are accounted for.

Guest Experience:

- Welcome guests and manage check-ins using our booking system.
- Explain event procedures, safety guidelines and appropriate animal interaction.
- Answer guest questions, manage participant expectations and ensure everyone has a positive experience.
- Confidently communicate and enforce event rules when required.

Puppy Care + Animal Welfare:

- Supervise and gently manage the puppies during events
- Ensure puppies have access to water, rest and appropriate breaks.
- Recognise signs of stress, fatigue or overstimulation and take appropriate action.
- Ensure all participants handle and interact with animals appropriately.
- Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for both animals and guests.

Event Hosting (optional/occasionally required):

- Introduce the session and run the opening or closing script
- Support the yoga instructor with class flow and timing
- Represent the brand with warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm

Event Coordination & Operations

- Ensure events run smoothly, stay on schedule and all tasks are completed.
- Ensure yourself and other staff receive appropriate breaks,



and all staff are completing their tasks, logging their hours and upholding our standards.
- Work independently while communicating effectively with management and other team members.
- Follow event procedures and take initiative to resolve issues as they arise.
- Assist with hosting or introducing sessions when required.

Ongoing Maintenance & Content Creation

- Complete weekly post-event maintenance, including cleaning, restocking and equipment checks.
- Transport equipment between storage and event locations when required.
- Take photos and videos during events and share content with management for social media use.

About You We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable and confident taking responsibility for the successful running of our events.

You must have

- Strong weekend availability: Available on both Saturdays and Sundays, generally between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. This role requires regular weekend availability, so it is not suitable for applicants who have recurring weekend commitments.
- Strong spring and summer availability: Our Christmas and Current Year period requires consistent availability, due to staff leave.
- A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable car: You must be able to drive independently with your own car and travel between different event locations.
- Flexibility to work across Perth: Including the Northern Suburbs (NOR), central Perth and Southern Suburbs (SOR). A lot of our events are in Mandurah or SOR, so please do not apply if you are unable to travel to these locations for shifts.
- Excellent communication skills: Confident interacting with guests, managing participants and communicating clearly with management and team members.
- Strong organisation and time management: Able to manage multiple responsibilities, follow schedules and ensure nothing is overlooked.
- Confidence and initiative: Comfortable working independently, making decisions within your responsibilities and enforcing rules when necessary.
- A friendly and professional attitude: You enjoy working with people and are committed to delivering excellent customer experiences.
- A genuine passion for animal welfare:



You understand that animal wellbeing comes first and are confident monitoring animal behaviour and handling.
- Long-term availability: We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our team and grow with the business.

Experience & Qualifications

- Previous animal handling, veterinary, animal care, rescue or fostering experience is highly regarded.
- Experience in event coordination, hospitality or customer service is advantageous.
- Experience with social media content creation is a bonus.
- You must be comfortable with physical tasks, including carrying equipment, cleaning and setting up and packing down event spaces.

We value reliability, a willingness to learn and a proactive attitude just as much as previous experience. Perks & Opportunities

- Work in a unique environment combining animals, wellness and memorable experiences.
- Be part of a growing Australian business passionate about animal welfare.
- Opportunities to develop your event management, customer service and animal handling skills.
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibility as the business expands.
- Free yoga sessions when you are not rostered, subject to availability.

How to Apply If you are organised, confident, passionate about animals and excited to help deliver our unique events, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply through Indeed and include:

- A brief introduction about yourself.
- Any relevant experience in animal care, events or customer service.
- Your availability on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Your availability throughout the spring and summer period.
- Confirmation that you have a driver's licence and access to a car.
- Your earliest possible start date.

Important: Please only apply if you can commit to regular weekend work, have solid availability during our busy summer period and can independently travel to our various Perth event locations. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short trial shift to observe the classes, meet the team and demonstrate some skills. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $24.95 – $44.80 per hour

Benefits

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):
- Do you have a drivers license (P plates or full -- NO LEARNERS) and reliable access to a car?
- Are you happy to travel between studios depending on shift location? Ranges from Mandurah, Cannington, Morley, Joondalup, etc.
- Are you available Saturdays from 6am to 5pm?
- Are you available Sundays from 6am to 5pm?

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Puppy Yoga Event Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Perth Paws and Poses
📍 Perth