Seeing Eye Dog Trainer
Job No:
VNA704
Location:
Kensington, VIC
- Temp FT or PT (minimum 4 days per week) Contract Until End of Jan 2026
- Kensington Location with Work from Home Flexibility (if possible)
- Base Salary = $86,272.04 (pro rata) + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
About Us
At Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, dogs are more than just a job – they are our life.
As a division of Vision Australia, Seeing Eye Dogs strives to develop and maintain innovative, high-quality dog guide services to enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision.
We follow the journey of a Seeing Eye Dog from their breeding and initial development as puppies, through their advanced training to ensure they can safely guide their future partners, to matching them with a client and finally ending with their happy retirement after eight years of dedicated service.
This journey is not only meaningful and rewarding, but also fun!
About the Opportunity
- Assess dogs suitability and train selected dogs to matching standards
- Support Seeing Eye Dogs Mobility Instructors to identify the best suitable match for each dog and client
- Train, coach, and support Trainee SED Trainers (as required)
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Seeing Eye Dogs program
View the Position Description for this role
About You
- Qualified as a Guide Dog Trainer with an organisation accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including walking approx.12 kilometres a day in all weather, and handling young, active dogs.
- Understand and apply current animal welfare and dog training principles
- Current driver's licence and ability to travel independently and safely transport dogs and supplies is required
Benefits of Working at Vision Australia
- Additional leave is available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
- Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
- On-the-job skill development and coaching available
- Location is easily accessible by public transportation and parking available on-site
Contact
If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Kylie Gersh.
To apply
If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application.
Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.
For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.