We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.
We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.
With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work.
We are currently accepting expressions of interest for experienced Orientation & Mobility Specialists to work with clients across Metro and Regional NSW/ACT. We will consider candidates looking for either Full Time or Part-time options.
Key knowledge & experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Orientation and Mobility field
- COMS qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and others;
- Ability to be flexible and demonstrate good problem solving skills;
- Aptitude to work well in a team, as well as independently and
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
In additional, you enjoy the travel required to support regional clients, embrace technology and utilise telepractice where possible.
Some benefits that Guide Dogs offer:
As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.
- A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900.
- EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
- Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
- Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave.
- The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
- Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
- Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.
If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.
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