Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Albury/Dubbo) – Permanent full-time or part-time position in Dubbo. We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives. We are united in our mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building inclusive communities.

With a culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we support our team members to be their best inside and outside work.

We are seeking an experienced Orientation & Mobility (O&M) specialist to join our team in Dubbo to provide O&M services that help individuals with vision impairment develop, enhance and maintain independence in activities of daily living.

If you are not qualified but are interested in pursuing this pathway, see below for the O&M Graduate Diploma Scholarship opportunity.

Scholarship / Pathway: The Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility is a 1-year program designed to prepare graduates for careers in O&M services. Opportunities include supervised work-integrated learning and financial support towards the Graduate Diploma (up to $9,000). Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. 2026 Graduate O&M offer within the Albury/Dubbo team.

• Respond to requests for information and support from people enquiring about services.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with clients, families, colleagues and supervisors, including individuals of all ages and from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Plan and conduct individualised, comprehensive O&M assessments, synthesize the findings in professionally written reports, and communicate results with clients, families and case teams as appropriate.
• Plan effective, instructional, client-centred Orientation and Mobility programs.
• Train the client in orientation and mobility techniques across a range of environments (indoor, residential, outdoor, business).
• Monitor and evaluate a client's O&M skills to identify potentially dangerous situations and intervene to ensure client safety.
• Facilitate development of independence and problem solving in various travel situations, in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
• Undertake programs with people who have additional disabilities (physical, cognitive, hearing, brain injury, development and multiple).
• Ensure client rights are upheld and services comply with ethical and professional standards.
• Complete client program reports and relevant documentation as per departmental procedures.

• Tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility, and current COMS
• Ability to travel regularly by car and domestic flight for overnight stays
• Excellent communication skills, including sensitivity and clarity with clients and others
• Excellent time management and organisational skills; flexible to varying workloads
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; attention to detail and problem solving
• Proficiency with computer applications and modern technology
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and good driving record
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Check

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, including tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900
• Ongoing professional development and paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Program counselling
• Me Days: two paid days per year for health and wellbeing
• Paid Parental Leave: 15 weeks paid leave after qualification period
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Support for professional development including educational assistance

Application note: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is an inclusive workplace and offers equal employment opportunities regardless of disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion. If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please email jobs@guidedogs.com.au.