Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor
1 day ago
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, as a division of Vision Australia, strives to develop and maintain innovative, high-quality dog guide services to enhance mobility and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. We follow the journey of a Seeing Eye Dog from puppy development through training, matching with a client, and retirement after eight years of service. This journey is meaningful, rewarding, and fun.
Permanent, full-time opportunity available in Kensington, VIC.
About the OpportunityAs our Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor, you will provide dog guide services to meet client needs, in line with the International Guide Dog Federation Standards and Vision Australia policies, procedures, and values. In this role you will:
- Instruct clients in the use and care of Seeing Eye Dogs as a mobility aid
- Interview applicants to assess their suitability for training
- Assess dog suitability and train selected dogs to matching standards
View the Position Description for this role.
About YouYou should be qualified as an Instructor with a school recognised by the International Guide Dog Federation. You should be able to form effective working relationships with clients and deliver person-centred services. You will also have:
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including walking approximately 12 kilometers a day in all weather, and handling young, active dogs
- Understanding and applying current animal welfare and dog training principles
- Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Additional leave available via purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
- Annual salary review to align pay with market rates
- On-the-job skill development and coaching
- Location accessible by public transportation with on-site parking
If this sounds like a great fit, please complete our online application. Applications should include a full resume and a cover letter. PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the hiring manager. For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.
We are committed to an inclusive culture and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision, and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
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