Want to join a purpose-based organisation in 2023!? See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind is seeking qualified Assistance Dog Trainers to join our expanding team. With so many opportunities in the pipeline, and a supportive, inclusive culture, you are sure to thoroughly enjoy this position and the value you will create for our clients now and into the future.

About See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind

We’ve been around for a long time - 138 years in fact. Over that time, we’ve seen and learnt a lot. That makes us the most experienced and knowledgeable provider of vision services in South Australia. But our range of services is also what makes us stand apart. We’re the largest provider in South Australia, offering people who are blind or have low vision support that ranges from assistance dogs to assistive technologies.

The opportunity

See Differently is looking for a full-time Assistance Dog Trainer to work as part of the RSB Guide and Assistance Dog Team. In the past few years our program has significantly expanded and this year we marked the 50th partnership we have delivered between an assistance dog and a veteran with PTSD.

The day to day is focused on the assessment and training of Dogs to reach full potential and meet See Differently’s GADS standards in accordance with quality and production targets. We’re looking for a real team player with excellent communication skills.

This is a permanent full-time role. Occasional country travel and weekend and out of hours work will be required (with plenty of notice).

What we can offer you

We have a successful and established Guide and Assistance Dogs team. We can also offer:

• A position where you make a difference every day
• Flexible work arrangements – talk to us about your preferences!
• Attractive salary with the added benefit of salary packaging to increase your take home pay. (All staff have access to up to $15,900 tax free, and a further $2500 tax free for meal and entertainment purchases.)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development, and networking
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with the opportunity to participate in staff events
• The opportunity to get out and about in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Options to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

Your skills and expertise

We’re looking for someone with the right skills and expertise to join the team. You’ll have:

• Have a strong commitment to work within a small and innovative school, with the capacity to contribute to the attainment of excellence in all aspects of service delivery.
• Sound knowledge and experience in training and supporting dogs.
• Ability to plan and organise dog training programs.
• Sound knowledge of State and Federal Dog law.
• Ability to represent See Differently and the Guide & Assistance Dog Service in a professional manner in the community.

The position description is available on www.rsb.org.au/get-involved/careers 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you’d be perfect for the role.