Dog Walker

**Position: Dog Walker**

Reports to: Owner
- Phillipa Bates

**Job Type**: Casual Employee

**Pay/Benefits**:

- $28.26 per hour super 11% (includes pick-ups and drop offs)
- Fuel allowance and equipment

**Who we are**:
At Happy Paws we are barking mad about dogs, so much so, that we work with them every single day (yes, the dream job does exist - we’re still pinching ourselves). We pride ourselves on fostering outstanding relationships with both dog owners and the dogs themselves. Our services being mainly one-on-one walks from the clients home and pet sitting.

**What You’ll Do**:
Work hours will mainly be between 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Come rain or shine (except for extreme weather conditions)

As a Dog Walker, you will have a love for all dogs, a vibrant personality, a high level of accountability and responsibility. You will be responsible for picking up and dropping off dogs to and from their homes. Walks will be up to four dogs for 1 hour or ½ hour walks, daily. You need to be a problem solver and the ability to work alone.

**Tasks include**:

- Accountability and care of up to four dogs per walk.
- Visit clients’ homes and pick up/drop off their dogs before and after walks.
- Provide a safe, fun and exciting experience for every pooch (and pooch owner).
- Be a pup-arazzi - take photos and videos of dogs to show their owners how much fun they had
- Promote Happy Paws to the community with enthusiasm.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Your love and compassion for all dogs, good observation and having an eye for detail with dog behaviour.
- Having a fun and active lifestyle, the ability to multitask and excellent communication and good photography skills.
- Confidence and experience handling dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes.
- Must be physically fit and willing to walk 10-15 km a day.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Strong time management ability.
- An unflappable manner - you always remain cool, calm and collected under pressure.
- Current Full Driver's License and have own vehicle.
- Must have full Australian working rights and be over 18 years old.
- Current or Graduated Animal Care students or Certification Holders will be highly regarded.
- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

**Duties include**:

- Transport dogs safely between homes and walking tracks (all over Canberra and surrounds).
- Exercise and play with the dogs as per their needs and requirements.
- Closely supervise and monitor all dogs in your care.
- Take photos/videos of the walks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being surrounded by dogs, shorter working days, exploring the Canberra region and lots of exercise

**References & Background Check**:

- You’ll need to be able to provide the contact details of two referees who can provide evidence of your reliability, ability and willingness to do the job.
- Proof of your ability to work in Australia (Citizenship or Visa status) will be required

Please get in touch and tell us a bit about your self and your experience with animals, if you are interested.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.23 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Licence/Certification:

- Provisional P1 driver licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/04/2025
Expected Start Date: 05/05/2025