Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Albury/Dubbo)

Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Albury/Dubbo). Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is seeking an experienced Orientation & Mobility specialist to join our team in Dubbo on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The role provides O&M services to support individuals with vision impairment to develop, enhance and maintain independence in their activities of daily living.

If you are not qualified but would be interested in pursuing this pathway, see below. The 1-year Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility prepares graduates for enriching careers in the provision of O&M services. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is offering a scholarship opportunity for 1–2 students who are interested in becoming a qualified O&M specialist via the UNSW Grad Diploma in O&M pathway.

• Supervised work integrated learning O&M placement with GDN of up to 20 weeks, learning from our O&M specialists.
  
• Financial support towards Graduate Diploma of O&M course (up to $9,000).
  
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
  
• 2026 Graduate O&M offer within the Albury/Dubbo team.
  

• Respond to information and support requests from people enquiring about services.
  
• Establish and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with clients, families and colleagues, including individuals of all ages and from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  
• Plan and conduct individualised, comprehensive O&M assessments, synthesise 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 clients in orientation and mobility techniques across environments (indoor, residential, outdoor, business).
  
• Monitor and evaluate a client's O&M skills to identify potentially dangerous situations and intervene as appropriate to ensure client safety.
  
• Facilitate development of independence and problem solving in clients across travel situations in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
  
• Conduct programs with people who have additional disabilities (physical, cognitive, hearing, brain injury, development and multiple) with sensitivity.
  
• Ensure the client's rights are upheld and service delivery complies 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 flights for overnight stays
  
• Excellent communication skills with clients and others
  
• Strong time management and organisational skills with flexibility for varying workloads
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting performance targets
  
• Attention to detail with skills in analysis, planning 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 with tax-free salary sacrificing up to $15,900
  
• Ongoing professional development
  
• EAP – 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 each year
  
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program
  
• Annual flu vaccinations
  
• Support for professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance
  
• Join an organisation that makes a meaningful impact in society
  

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is an inclusive workplace that respects diversity and offers equal employment opportunity regardless of disability, gender, 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 contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.