Guide Dog Mobility Instructor – Guide Dogs WA

Contact at organisation: Deborah Phillips, Guide Dogs WA

Phone: 0401 189 153

Email: careers@visability.com.au

Guide Dogs WA is the only Western Australian based provider of Guide Dog training services in the community. The beautiful dogs in our program do so much more than help people who are vision impaired to navigate the world around them. They do more than settle and calm a child living with autism, or someone struggling with trauma or illness.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor to be a part of our small close-knit team on a full-time basis. This position is responsible to provide professional guide dog mobility services to clients with vision loss to enable them to travel independently, safely and efficiently. The role involves assessing, training and matching dogs to eligible clients and conducting client training programs to develop effective working units. This position may also provide services on the assistance dog and facility dog programs. Key duties include:

• Assess and train Guide Dogs to the standard determined by Guide Dogs WA and based on International Guide Dog Federation standards.
• In collaboration with other members of the Guide Dog Team, match Guide Dogs to clients.
• Develop, document and conduct Guide Dog Client Training Programs, both centre-based and domiciliary.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in relation to Guide Dog services, training techniques, practices, policies and legislation.
• Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of Dogs WA services to metropolitan and regional clients, as required and within available resources.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in relation to issues of access and equity.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organisational objectives.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures and ensure safe work practices are adhered to at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for Guide dogs, promoting good public image and supporting the organisation’s strategic direction.

Salary range is between $69,109 – $98,704 (exclusive of superannuation).

Desired Skills and Experience:

You are a high performer with a commitment to purpose. You possess courage to pursue your areas of passion and expertise and are not afraid to actively contribute to a workplace of openness, adaptability and care. You understand the value of giving and the power of a story to change perspectives. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! To be considered you will need:

• A relevant Guide Dog Instructor qualification through an IGDF Member School;
• To be an Australian Resident or eligible to work in Australia;
• Up-to-date knowledge of Guide Dog Mobility theory and practices, and knowledge of community resources relevant to people with vision impairment.
• Sound knowledge of current philosophy, policies and legislation relevant to Guide Dogs.
• Ability to manage the physical demands and inherent requirements of the job and complete the tasks and duties as stated.
• A current valid driver’s license and National Police Clearance.