Driver - Light Rigid

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a compassionate Light Rigid Driver & Canine Attendant (Casual) in the Bulla area, offering 3–4 days per week availability and a flexible casual arrangement.

This role combines driving LR vehicles with hands-on dog care, including feeding, grooming and welfare checks, along with transport to veterinary appointments and collaboration with veterinary and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Current Light Rigid Licence
• Confident driving both manual and automatic vehicles
• Experience in canine care or related field valued
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Organised with attention to detail
• Flexible with changing schedules and priorities
• Committed to safety and animal welfare standards

Responsibilities

• Drive Light Rigid vehicles (auto and manual)
• Clean, feed, groom and exercise canines
• Monitor health and welfare of dogs
• Conduct routine welfare checks
• Administer medication under veterinary direction
• Provide supplies and equipment as needed
• Transport canines and gear across Melbourne and Geelong
• Accompany dogs to veterinary appointments
• Maintain fleet vehicles and records
• Interact professionally with stakeholders
• Follow operational guidelines and safety procedures

Skills

Driving

Canine care

Team oriented

Time management

Education

Light Rigid Licence

Job description

Light Rigid Driver & Canine Attendant (Casual)

Location: Bulla

Employment Type: Casual

Availability: Min 3 days availability

Are you an experienced Light Rigid Driver who loves working with dogs? We are seeking a reliable, physically fit and motivated individual to join our team supporting a highly specialised canine program.

This unique role combines driving responsibilities with hands-on canine care, providing an opportunity to work with a professional team dedicated to the health, welfare and development of working dogs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Light Rigid vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions
• Clean, feed, groom and exercise a colony of canines
• Monitor canine health and welfare
• Conduct routine health and welfare checks
• Administer medication under veterinary direction
• Issue food, equipment and supplies appropriate to each canine's age and development stage
• Facilitate the safe transport of canines and equipment across Melbourne and Greater Geelong
• Accompany canines to veterinary and specialist appointments
• Maintain fleet vehicles and ensure they are clean, safe and roadworthy
• Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Clean and maintain facilities, vehicles and equipment in accordance with operational guidelines

About You

• Hold a current Light Rigid (LR) Licence
• Confident driving both manual and automatic vehicles
• Experience in canine care, animal handling, animal husbandry or a related field is highly regarded
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Physically fit and able to meet basic mobility and fitness requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Capable of managing competing priorities and changing schedules
• Committed to following operational procedures, safety requirements and animal welfare standards at all times
• Pass full security clearances incl

What's on Offer

• Casual role offering 3-4 days per week
• Variety in your day with a mix of driving and animal care duties
• Work alongside experienced canine, veterinary and operational teams
• Opportunity to contribute to the care and development of highly trained working dogs
• Supportive team environment

If you're passionate about animal welfare, enjoy driving, and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.