Canine Captain

Full-Time | Canberra Region | Leadership Opportunity in the Pet Industry

At Pups4Fun, we believe dogs live their best life when cared for by a strong, supportive team. That's where our Canine Captains come in.

This is a working leadership role – you'll still be hands-on with the dogs, but you'll also be guiding and supporting our Canine Crew, ensuring smooth daily operations, and leading with confidence, calm, and care.

• Supervise, guide, and motivate the Canine Crew throughout the day.
• Coordinate our logistics including outings, dog activities and training, and client services.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and support staff development.
• Ensure equipment and safety standards are maintained.
• Step up during emergencies with calm leadership.
• Communicate with clients and supervisors to keep everything running smoothly.
• Teach dog training classes (with training) to build skills and develop owners.

Essential

• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision skills (from any industry).
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving ability.
• Physically capable and adaptable in a dynamic workplace.
• Manual driver's licence and WWVP card (or willing to obtain).

Desirable (but not required)

• Dog handling or animal care experience.
• Pet First Aid or Certificate III in Animal Care (or willingness to complete).

If you're reliable, coachable, proactive, and ready to grow, you'll fit right in.

• Step into leadership – perfect for someone ready to develop their leadership skills in the pet care industry.
• Career growth – opportunities to progress through structured training, coaching, and development pathways.
• Make an impact – support and guide a team, while ensuring the highest standards of dog safety, welfare, and client service.
• Inclusive opportunities – whether you're experienced with dogs or bringing transferable leadership skills from another industry, we want to hear from you.

In This Role, You Will...

Dream with No Limits

Look for ways to improve team performance, safety, and efficiency. Bring new ideas to optimise daily operations and training opportunities.

Be Open, Stay Curious

Ask questions and encourage team reflection on better ways of doing things. Be open to feedback and help others understand the 'why' behind our processes.

Play as a Team

Model reliability, accountability, and support. Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment where everyone feels valued.

Be the Solution

Step up in moments of stress or confusion. Keep a clear head, direct the team effectively, and focus on constructive action.

Growth Over Comfort

Embrace the challenges of leadership. Give and receive feedback with care, guide others through discomfort, and support growth for all team members.

If you're excited about leadership, team development, and working in the pet industry, we'd love to hear from you Hospitality and customer service experience is a bonus

Apply now with your resume and answer the screening questions telling us why you'd make a great Canine Captain here:

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Applications close COB Wednesday 17 September. Please refer any questions regarding the role, flexibility and pay guide to