Guide Dog Mobility Instructor

Contact at organisation: Prudence Betros, Guide Dogs Victoria

Phone: 0437360949

Email: hr@guidedogsvictoria.com.au

Guide Dogs Victoria currently has a vacancy for an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Guide Dog Mobility Instructor.

In this role you will be responsible to:

• Assess and train guide dogs and provide mobility programs to people with low vision or blindness including assessment, training, follow-up, orientation and aftercare programs for clients (including domiciliary and Training Centre-based programs).
• Ensure all client reports and documentation are completed in line with our quality framework, and reporting requirements to the NDIS and other fee for service bodies; and
• Working in conjunction with practitioners across the breadth of our services in the provision of holistic support to our clients.

The successful candidate will have:

• Internationally (IGDF) recognised qualifications as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor;
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of other practitioners across multi disciplines;
• A thorough practical working knowledge of contemporary issues within the disability sector and person centred approaches, together with a strong client focus;
• A commitment to live the Values and Behaviours of Guide Dogs Victoria;
• A strong client and customer focus and a commitment to person centered service practices; and
• A strong alignment with the vision of Guide Dogs Victoria in delivering independence to people with low vision or blindness.

Benefits that Guide Dogs Victoria offer:

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Annual Flu Vaccinations;
• Quarterly Reward and Recognition program.