Trainee Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor

Vision Australia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization for vision support is looking for a Trainee Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor in Sydney. You will undergo on-the-job training to learn how to effectively work with Seeing Eye Dogs, interviewing clients and providing aftercare. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in animal studies or related fields, with strong communication skills and the physical capability to handle active dogs. Enjoy a rewarding career in enhancing mobility for people who are blind or have low vision.

Benefits

Additional leave via purchase leave schemes

Annual salary review

On-the-job skill development

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills including presentation and public speaking.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring people.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide aftercare and follow-up to clients in the field.
• Train dogs to matching status within the timeframe allotted.
• Interview clients to assess suitability for Seeing Eye Dog mobility.

Skills

Animal Care

Animal Science

Communication

Dog Training Materials

Basic Commands

Education

Qualifications in allied health disciplines

Qualifications in animal studies

Job description

• Permanent Full Time - Trainee Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor
• On-the-job training to become a qualified Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor under International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) standards
• Sydney location travel within NSW required
• BaseSalary $89275 Su perannuationwith Salary Packaging up to $15.9k

About Us

At Seeing Eye Dogs dogs are more than just a job they are our life.

As a division of Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs strives to develop and maintain innovative high-quality dog guide services to enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision.

We support the journey of a Seeing Eye Dog from their breeding and initial development as puppies through their advanced training to ensure they can safely guide their future partners to matching them with a client and finally ending with their happy retirement after years of dedicated service.

This journey is not only meaningful and rewarding but also fun!

About the Opportunity

• Work with a skilled passionate team of specialists in service provision and dog training receiving on-the-job training
• Train dogs to matching status within the timeframe allotted
• Interview client to assess suitability for Seeing Eye Dog mobility
• Support clients of all capabilities in the use of a Seeing Eye Dog and how to care for and maintain their dog
• Provide aftercare and follow-up to clients in the field engaging creative and critical thinking collaboration and good problem solving skills

View the Position Description for this role

About You

• Qualifications in allied health disciplines (desirable);
• Qualifications in animal studies or equivalent discipline;
• Advanced effective communicating skills including presentation and public speaking written communications and a proven ability to collaborate with multiple departments within the organisation;
• Experience in coaching and mentoring people;
• Proven ability to meet the physical demands of the job including brisk walking in all weather and handling young active dogs up;

Benefits of Working at Vision Australia

• Additional leave is available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
• Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
• On-the-job skill development and coaching available

Contact

If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager Lester Chraim.

To apply

If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application.

Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.

For more information about working at Vision Australia please visit our Careers page.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Required Experience

Intern

Key Skills

• Animal Care
• Animal Science
• K‑9
• Dog Training Materials
• Basic Commands
• Dog Kennels
• Pet Parents
• Law Enforcement
• Training Records
• Training Techniques
• Communication
• Pet Care
• Behavioral Issues
• General Care
• Safe Environment

Employment Type: Trainee

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1