APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE POSITIONS VACANT PAGE ON THE PUPS4FUN WEBSITE.  WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA SEEK

 

Pups4Fun bring amazing people together, to make incredible things happen!

With over 16 years experience in the Canberra region, we are one of the most experienced pet service providers in the ACT, and have a strong development program for future leaders and business owners.

As a member of our team you will embody our values of being passionate about learning and striving to inspire others.  We place a large emphasis on education and training, and bring innovation to the industry.

 

WHY PUPS4FUN

• Opportunities to train and work in many sectors of the animal industry including grooming, dog daycare, dog walking, dog training and administration;
• Well developed career pathways for people looking to move beyond an entry level job and build supervisory and management experience;
• Fifteen years of experience and strong internal training programs and online training modules to develop a deep knowledge of dog behaviour and training;
• Opportunities to access vocational and other training including Cert III Animal Care, Cert IV Training and Assessment, First Aid, or attend professional workshops;
• Do something different every day, including working across five locations and exploring the Canberra region with a group of dogs.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Canine Crew are the backbone of our organisation.  They provide exceptional customer service, and provide safety, care and instruction to over 200 dogs each day.

Pups4Fun cater to over 1100 dogs per week throughout four streams of daycare from young puppies to adult dogs, and our busy grooming salon and group dog walking program. We run over 17 dog training classes per week with expansions planned. Pups4Fun has a team of over 50 staff including Dog Groomers, Canine Crew, Dog Trainers and Administrative Staff.

We are looking for team members to train across all business areas including dog daycare and training. The role will require applicants to train and work in:

- Out n' About Daycare. Driving dogs to and from our private dog park, managing large group play, basic training and behaviour modification, taking dogs on outings in public and customer service.

- Social Dog Daycare. Supervising and training of dogs in group settings.

- Specialised Daycare. Building and training young puppies to be well mannered confident dogs. Observing body language and temperament and providing advice to owners. Behaviour modification and customer service.

- Dog Training.  Puppy classes at our Northside and Southside venues,

This level of experience ensures that all Pups4Fun Canine Crew develop a well rounded and holistic view of dog behaviour and knowledge to further their career development in the industry.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for dynamic motivated people who are looking for a to join one of Canberra's best canine behaviour and training teams.

- Working with dogs is hard physical work. You must be physically fit and able to work up to and including 10hr shifts in a physically and mentally demanding role.

- Applicants must be willing to work across any of Pups4Fun's locations within Canberra during our business hours of 7am - 6pm.  Full time employees will work a 38hr week.

- You must be motivated to learn, and be keen to undertake your own personal development.

- Applicants must hold a current drivers licence and be willing and able to confidently drive large vehicle live loads.

- You should have great communication skills, and be honest and reliable.

- Our team bring previous life and job experiences and we welcome team members from other areas of the work force.

- We all love dogs, but we also must love people!  We are lucky to have some of the best clients in Canberra.

- We work and hire by our Pups4Fun values which you can read on our website. If you don't feel that you can live these values while at work, then this role is not for you.

-The position is paid under the Miscellaneous Award.  Employees without industry experience or qualifications will start as a Level 1 employee and move to Level 2 after three months.

-A Police Check and WWVP card will be required for this role.

 

THE PERKS

- Discounted retail products and services;

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support to all employees;

- Health and Wellbeing for physiotherapy and wellbeing support;

- Access to free education and training;

- Strong career development pathways!  Our leadership team all started as Canine Crew, and many of our team are now running their own successful dog businesses in the Canberra region.

 

HOW TO APPLY

- Please tell us plenty about you, we want to know your ambitions and goals, who you are as a person. We ALL love dogs, what makes you stand out from the crowd??  This is your chance to tell us what you'd love to learn, what you've already learnt, and where your industry goals lie.

-Head to the Positions Vacant page on the Pups4Fun website to apply.

If you have any questions please email hr@pups4fun.com.au

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE POSITIONS VACANT PAGE ON THE PUPS4FUN WEBSITE.  WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA SEEK

 

 

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