Stay and Play Attendant

2 days ago

Torquay, Queensland, Australia Dogo Sapien Full time $31,200 - $63,600 per year

Stay & Play Attendant and Dogo Taxi Driver

An incredible opportunity awaits those looking to pursue a career in dogs, especially in training and behaviour. Join an amazing team of talented staff in a unique business in Torquay. Dogo Sapien is a luxury canine spa offering premium grooming, curated retail, and a recently expanded Stay & Play program.

We are building our top-notch team, on a mission to provide the very best for our local dogs. As our name suggests, we treat every dog with the utmost respect—just as you would your very best mate—with all the love, cuddles, and creature comforts they deserve. We deliver safe, structured play, calm socialisation, and thoughtful enrichment to the highest standards of welfare and hygiene—inside a beautiful, purpose-built environment in stunning Torquay.

Employment type: Casual

Location: Torquay, VIC

Reports to: Stay & Play Manager

Role purpose

Deliver safe, high-quality canine care in our Stay & Play program and provide professional, reliable transport via the Dogo Taxi. This role combines supervised playgroup facilitation, enrichment and hygiene standards with scheduled morning/afternoon pick-ups and drop-offs.

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise playgroups using low-stress handling; monitor body language and manage safe introductions
  • Run daily enrichment (e.g., LickiMats, scent/snuffle, calm stations); document activities and observations
  • Maintain hygiene to SOPs: yard resets, water/bowl rotation, waste protocols, disinfecting and laundry
  • Complete incident notes and daily logs accurately and on time
  • Drive the Dogo Taxi (automatic van): pre-start vehicle checks, route planning, secure loading/unloading, clean-down and fuel logs
  • Provide friendly, professional client interactions at pick-up/drop-off and FOH touchpoints
  • Adhere to WHS, animal welfare and biosecurity standards at all times

Essential requirements

  • Full, unrestricted driver's licence with a clean driving record; confident driving an automatic van
  • Proven confidence handling dogs of varied sizes/temperaments (including anxious/reactive)
  • Physically capable of lifting up to ~20 kg and working on your feet
  • Comfortable working in all conditions, this position is based outside
  • Strong reliability, punctuality and clear communication
  • Availability for early morning and late-afternoon transport windows

Desirable

  • Experience in dog daycare, boarding, shelter or grooming environments
  • Pet first aid and/or fear-free/low-stress handling knowledge
  • Basic record-keeping and customer service skills

Remuneration & benefits

  • Casual hourly rate in accordance with the relevant Award, plus penalties where applicable
  • Training provided (enrichment, safety, transport SOPs) and staff product/service discounts

How to apply

Apply via Indeed or email

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $31.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have an unrestricted license and are comfortable driving a van?
  • Do you have any prior experience with dogs in a workplace?

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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