Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
Job No:
GDQ5
Location:
Bald Hills
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GMDI) to join our team at Guide Dogs Queensland, based in Brisbane.
Our Guide Dog Mobility Instructors deliver Orientation & Mobility services to clients living with blindness and low vision throughout Queensland. Additionally the applicant will have involvement in a range of training programs that GDQ runs for clients.
The successful applicant will work alongside a team of skilled health professionals providing support to our clients with a range of vision impairments across all age groups. Your professional input will complement existing services to provide a holistic approach in enabling clients to participate independently, confidently and safely in daily life.
You will be committed to a person centred approach to working with people and will bring excellence, enthusiasm and experience to the role.
This position requires regular travel within an allocated region on an operational basis.
About You
Our successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate:
- IGDF recognised Guide Dog Mobility Instructor qualification or other qualification deemed equivalent by Guide Dogs Queensland.
- Proven skills in the use of up to date orientation and mobility techniques and strategies.
- Experience in assessing clients and dogs, and training dogs up to placement standards.
- The ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team to meet deadlines.
- Excellence in time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to professional development and quality assurance.
- A current drivers licence.
Applicants will need to have full visa rights allowing them to work in Australia.
About Us
Guide Dogs Queensland is a leading provider of services to Queenslanders living with no or low vision. Voted one of Australia’s most trusted charities, and with thanks to the ongoing support of the community, we are able to help people with low or no vision reach their goals and experience everything life has to offer. Our services are all tailored to ensure blind and vision impaired Queenslanders can fulfil their potential and live life the way they choose.
We offer our team:
- Roles which challenge and reward you whilst allowing you to grow your skill set.
- A competitive salary in accordance with experience.
- A rewarding career where you have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of Queenslanders living with low or no vision.
- Great location, beautiful campus and dogs in the workplace.
- Close to public transport and free onsite parking.
- Great team culture.
- GDQ is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated leadership team. We support our staff with learning and development opportunities, an employee benefits program and progressive workforce management strategies.
To view our position description, please click here. Annual salary is $74,495.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form below and submit your covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to the role (no more than 2 pages) and a copy of your Resume/CV.
Applications close 1 May 2020.
