• Scholarship to study a one-year Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility
• Permanent position offered upon successful completion of studies
• Located in Adelaide, SA with opportunities for travel

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people with a disability? This is your chance to get a head-start in a career at Guide Dogs SA/NT!

About Guide Dogs SA/NT

At Guide Dogs SA/NT, we use our expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision, blindness or specialised support needs.

We offer a collaborative, flexible working environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

About the Scholarship

Guide Dogs SA/NT is offering a one-year Scholarship valued up to $44,500 to complete your Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility online through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) with in person practical components supported by Guide Dogs SA/NT qualified Orientation and Mobility Instructors.

More about the course: Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility (unsw.edu.au)

The successful applicant will reside in Adelaide, SA and will be offered a full-time position at the completion of their Graduate Diploma to join our team of dedicated specialists.

About you

We are looking for applicants who:

• Are currently residing in Adelaide or have a genuine desire to become permanently located in Adelaide at their own expense from February 2025
• Have completed a degree in either Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies, Education, Teaching, Human Movement, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Social Work, Vision Science or a similarly related field and are therefore eligible for post graduate study opportunities
• Are enthusiastic about working with people of all ages living with blindness or vision loss
• Have a person-centered approach to work with the ability to build rapport with people from a range of backgrounds
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Are highly self-motivated and goal orientated

Relevant employment clearances will be required.

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity please visit our website: https://sant.guidedogs.com.au/about-us/careers/scholarship-opportunity/

For a confidential discussion please call Julie Bryksy, Human Resources Manager, or Tom Salerno, Client Services Delivery Manager on 08 8203 8333.

Please ensure your application includes the following:

• Current residential address
• Email address
• Contact phone number
• Details of volunteering or community involvement
• Awards, prizes and academic achievements
• Work experience, placements and internships
• GPA (or similar)
• Names and contact details of two referees (academic and work related)

To submit your application, please ensure you address the requirements, and enter your details below to apply, explaining why you wish to pursue a career in Orientation and Mobility.

Please submit your application by 5.00pm Monday 16 September 2024.