Dog Daycare Attendant

About Darlo Dogs

We're a small Dog Daycare located in Darlinghurst. Our services also include grooming and we sell a range of natural treats and food. Our customer service is second to none and we treat every dog like our own. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and fun environment for small breed puppies and dogs to learn essential social skills, build confidence.  We've built such amazing relationships with our dog paw-rents that they continue to visit us weekly for years.

You are

• A team player - we have each other’s backs. Always
• Able to effectively communicate and have strong customer service skills
• Responsible, patient, empathetic, prompt and very dependable
• Able to work with all team members in a respectful and professional manner
• A perfectionist - always looking to learn and improve
• Able to work equally well independently and show initiative and have common sense
• Able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and physical stamina
• Able to multitask, time manage, and adapt to change
• Able to maintain a positive attitude and have a sense of humour! 
• Don't mind getting your hands dirty

The role

• Supervise groups of dogs, knowing dog behaviour to ensure their safety and wellbeing. 
• Daily Photography and video creation of social media content for our doggie parents. This is essential!
• Providing enrichment and exposure activities on a daily basis
• Perform temperament assessments
• Frequent cleaning of the facility 
• Building and maintaining the relationships we have with our wonderful pet parents 
• Daily administration duties such as answering phones, record keeping and processing of payments
• Communicate relevant daily information to your team
• You will have the opportunity to learn every aspect of the business with the expectation that you can see the state of play and jump in and help where needed

The basic minimum requirements 

• MUST HAVE professional experience or qualifications working with dogs (this does not include caring for your dog at home I'm afraid) 
• Fit and able to move quickly and handle groups of dogs 
• Able to work a variety of shifts in a high-pressure environment and be on your feet for long periods of time. 
• A strong desire to learn
• Must be available Monday to Friday and be able to work a flexible schedule - The opening shift begins at 7am and the closing ends at 6pm
• To be the right fit for our team you must be reliable and have a good work ethic 
• Available to attend an unpaid 1-hour work trial shift 

What we offer

• Education in basic dog obedience and training
• Opportunity to become qualified in canine behaviour and training
• Fun, dynamic team culture 
• Career progression based on performance
• Competitive wages 
• Learn key skills related to customer service and teamwork
• Get your weekends and public holidays off!
• Ability to earn extra income through our pet sitting

Position

• Casual position, leading to a permanent part time position for the right applicant
• 20-30 hours per week 
• Ideally be flexible and available to cover sick leave/annual leave  
• Salary will be based on relevant qualifications and position. Further information will be discussed during the interview process  

If you have the relevant requirements and you think you would be a good fit for our team, we would love to hear from you.

What's the best way to be shortlisted?

• Include a cover letter outlining why you are best fit to join our team 

Further details:

• We pay over award starting $29 per hour and potential increase after a 3 months probation to $32.50 per hour
• Shifts are 7am-12pm and 1pm-6pm