Bather/Dryer | Waurn Ponds

Petstock Group; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mental health support

Family & pet benefits

Additional paid leave

Parental leave

Corporate discount

Résumé du poste

Petstock Group in Geelong is seeking a Groomer/Assistant to join a passionate team dedicated to pets, people and the planet. You will support the Senior Groomer, bathe and brush dogs, and help deliver memorable customer experiences.

You should love animals, be comfortable around dogs of all personalities, stay active on weekends and public holidays, and bring a positive attitude. Training is provided to grow into a groomer role.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and delivering great customer service.
• Comfort around dogs with varying personalities.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a groomer role.
• Relevant qualification preferred but not essential; positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Support the Senior Groomer in daily grooming tasks.
• Bathe and brush dogs prior to grooming.
• Assist store team and deliver memorable customer service.
• Coordinate customer bookings in the grooming salon.
• Ensure safe handling and transfer of animals within the store.
• Work with the team to achieve and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain a strong safety mindset within the team.

Connaissances

Customer service

Animal handling

Sales orientation

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Description du poste

Join a passionate team where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!.

• Award-winning programs that support career growth, with a new leadership development program underway.
• Team member, family & pet benefits across Petstock Group & Woolworths Group
• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services

As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.

Our team of pet pampering experts will support you as you hone and develop your grooming skills.

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
• From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• We're built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Support the Senior Groomer in completing daily grooming tasks
• Bathe and brush dogs prior to grooming
• Assist store shop floor team when required, providing exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactions
• Assist with the coordination of customer bookings in the grooming salon
• Ensure the appropriate handling and safe transfer of animals within the store
• Work with the team to achieve and exceed set sales goals
• Strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

• A passion for animals and providing the best customer service
• Confident being around animals as you will be exposed to dogs with lots of different personalities
• Motivated to take that next step in your career and willing to work hard to become the best Groomer you can be
• A relevant qualification is preferred but not essential - as long as you bring a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn!
• Experience in a similar environment
• Our dog customers come in all shapes, sizes and weight, so you will need to be physically fit and have a good understanding of dog behaviours to ensure all interactions are safe for you and your customers
• Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales target
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the team
• Physically fit, with ability to lift products and animals up to 20kgs
• Flexibility and ability to work weekends and public holidays

Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - https://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock

In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we're proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.