▷ Apply in 3 Minutes: Trainee Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor

4 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Vision Australia Limited Full time

Trainee Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructor

Job No: VNA745

Location: Sydney, NSW

- 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

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.

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 after‑care and follow‑up to clients in the field, engaging creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and good problem‑solving skills

Qualifications

- 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.

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.

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Privacy Acknowledgment

Vision Australia is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Vision Australia recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

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