Dog Walker And Pet Welfare

A typical day/week:

• Providing weekly dog walks every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This includes driving to different locations between 8am-3pm. Walking one dog at a time to exercise for 1 hour each.
• Ensuring walks are fun and interesting whilst providing safe handling and care of the dogs at all times.
• Flexible hours for Pet Welfare shifts.
• Handling, walking, feeding and maintaining a clean environment for dogs at our Greystanes facility.
• You will be caring, interacting, exercising and socialising with groups of no more than 12 dogs at a time at our facility on other days if available for petwelfare shifts.
• You will be taking photos and videos for dog training/boarding/walking progress with each dog so we can send it to the owners.
• Client communications around pick up and drop off for Doggy Day care and Boarding services.

What you need to join us as a Dog Walker & Pet welfare staff member?

• Must have experience in a similar role or experience dealing, handling and caring for dogs. Not family pets, experience includes previous employment or volunteer work at dog pounds/shelters etc..
• Must have a valid drivers licence and own transport.
• You enjoy fitness and have the mental and physical stamina and resilience to deal with the challenge of balancing all responsibilities of this role.
• Can work autonomously and is trusted to carry out services unsupervised by yourself with the dogs.
• You’re an excellent time manager and adaptable to change.
• You’re a fast learner, self-starter, responsible, reliable, have initiative and flexibility.
• A friendly and positive individual, with a penchant for building solid and trustworthy relationships.
• Are adaptable, able to act out of confidence and make quick decisions.
• Demonstrate professionalism, a high level of customer service and communication when dealing with clients and staff.
• You can commit to the role for a minimum of 6-12 months or longer.
• Able to provide us with a current National police check and Working With Children Check before employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $29.33 – $56.53 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Shift work
• Weekend availability

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 02/12/2024