Facility Dog Handler- WA

Introduction:

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.

Description:

Do you have a passion for working with dogs and making a real difference in people's lives?

We're on the lookout for a Facility Dog Handler to join our dedicated team at Guide Dogs WA. This unique and rewarding role combines your love of dogs with the opportunity to support and enhance the wellbeing of individuals across a range of community and care settings.

As a Facility Dog Handler, you'll work closely with our specially trained Facility Dogs to deliver impactful services to clients. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the dogs' welfare, supporting their training, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes for service users.

This is a permanent part-time, 0.6FTE position

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Assistance Dog Trainers to ensure effective use of Facility Dogs during sessions
• Monitor and prioritise the health and welfare of the dog, ensuring rest, exercise, nutrition, and safety, reporting concerns to the Manager when needed.
• Liaise with volunteers around scheduling Facility Dogs for sessions.
• Engage respectfully and empathetically with service users, always ensuring informed consent
• Maintain accurate records and reports, and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, creating reports when required

Contribute to the strategic direction of EverAbility Group and represent the organisation with professionalism and care, upholding our values in all interactions

Skills and Experiences:

Essential Skills and Attributes:

Proven experience and/or qualifications in dog handling

Ability to work autonomously and as a team member in the community and other dynamic environments, which require ongoing risk evaluation and assessment.

Passion for improving the lives of vulnerable individuals through human-animal connection

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Initiative and the ability to solve problems in real-time

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems

Confident public speaker with the ability to engage diverse audiences

Experience in the human services or community sector is desirable

Required Compliance Documents

• National Police Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Working with Children Check
• Influenza Vaccination

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

Stay active with free on-site gym facilities.

Thrive in a culture that 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 4.00pm, Thursday, 16 October 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.

For further information please contact Susan King, Program Manager- Dog Services at or Adrian Naicker, Team Leader- Facility and Assistance Dogs at

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.