Dog Welfare Officer

Location: Victoria Park, Western Australia

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation)

A little about us:

EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.

Our services at EverAbility Group include:

VisAbility- our specialised service supporting people with low or no vision.

Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania– our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.

Kites Children’s Therapy– our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.

Job Description

About the Role:

Our dogs change lives — and so can you.

At Guide Dogs WA, it’s the independence and freedom our dogs bring to people’s lives that inspires everything we do. Behind each of these incredible partnerships is a dedicated team making it all possible — and we’re looking for someone special to join us.

Reporting to the Manager – Breeding, the Dog Welfare Officer (DWO) plays a vital role in safeguarding the physical and mental wellbeing of every dog in our care. From daily husbandry duties to health checks, from transport to training transitions, the DWO is the go-to for everything related to our dogs’ health and happiness.

This is a permanent part-time position at 0.6FTE.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide daily care, routine health checks, and wellbeing monitoring for dogs in training
- Support Instructors by identifying and reporting canine health concerns in a timely manner
- Manage vaccination schedules, de-sexing, parasite prevention and treatment plans
- Coordinate onsite and external vet visits, including assisting vets during examinations
- Maintain veterinary supplies and manage stock levels of medications and consumables
- Liaise with external vets and internal teams to ensure optimal dog welfare
- Support the intake, handover, and transition of dogs across training programs
- Maintain accurate records/notes and assist with data reporting and invoicing
- Ensure a safe and hygienic working environment, following all WHS protocols
- Contribute to continuous improvement of welfare processes and systems

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Skills and Attributes:

- Solid understanding of dog behaviour and welfare
- Strong teamwork and ability to work independently
- Clear communication skills – both written and verbal
- Excellent planning, organisation and stress management
- Ability to follow instructions and act on feedback
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience working with dogs in a training environment
- Experience working with volunteers and people with disabilities

Required Compliance Documents

☒ National Police Clearance

☒ Working with Children Check

Benefits:
In return, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season
- Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay
- Option to purchase additional leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading,where applicable
- Free parking and easy public transport access
- Free onsite gym access
- Thrive in a culturethat values flexibility and supports work–life balance
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Program

How to apply?

Ready to make a difference? Click Apply and let’s chat about what life at EverAbility could look like for you.

Applications close at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Please note: interviews may begin before the closing date and the advertisement may close early — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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