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 Orientation and Mobility Instructor - Guide Dogs Western Australia

Are you looking for a change of scene?  Why not consider the sunny West?

 The Association for the Blind in Perth is looking for an experienced O&M to work across a range of services. The Association is the primary provider of services to people with vision impairment in the state and covers both the metro and regional areas.  We work in a multidisciplinary team environment with a range of professionals including occupational therapists,  social workers, psychologists,  speech pathologists, and  physiotherapists.  The Association offers an extremely supportive working environment along with attractive salary packaging benefits.

 If you are interested in this full time position either on a permanent or contract basis please contact Marina Re for more information on 08 9311 8202 or marinar@guidedogswa.com.au

Royal Society of the Blind - South Australia

Orientation & Mobility Instructor

Are you an experienced Orientation & Mobility Instructor? Do you enjoy working outdoors with clients? Then RSB Community Services wants you to join them.

The RSB is the primary provider of services in South Australia who are blind or vision impaired, providing a full range of low vision rehabilitation, vocational, mobility and RSB Guide Dog Services to assist people to live as independently as possible.

The RSB is seeking a fully qualified Orientation & Mobility Instructor, with a formally recognised qualification in this area. Experience preferred, but not essential.

Knowledge of access issues, assessment capabilities, the ability to design training programs and specific skills in working with the elderly highly regarded. 

The ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment is essential. Organization and time management skills need to be demonstrated.

A current police check will be required. Company vehicle included in package.

Position description available at www.rsb.org.au


Applications to Dennis Moir HR Manager
RSB GPO 1855 Adelaide SA 5001 or dmoir@rsb.org.au

Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructors

Job Description Seeing Eye Dog Mobility Instructors Vision Australia is a leading Australian charity and the largest provider of blindness and low vision services.

The Seeing Eye Dog division of Vision Australia, is the only national provider of dog guides, with clients in every State and Territory of Australia.

The organisation needs to expand its services to meet growing demand and is seeking two experienced GDMI’s to be based at our National breeding and training facility located in the heart of Melbourne and in Perth, Western Australia.

Melbourne is a vibrant city by the bay, which frequently scores at the top in international surveys as one of most desirable and liveable cities to live. It has all the sporting, entertainment and arts opportunities you could wish for including Port Philip bay for sailing, surfing, fishing and the like, or you can travel up the coast and whale watch. Melbourne is recognised for their world-class education facilities Perth is the capital of Western Australia.

Perth offers a genuine a taste of Australia, an easy-going lifestyle, the beautiful Swan River and inner-city parks. There is much to see and do in this State, from swimming in crystal clear Indian Ocean waters that are home to humpback whales and their calves to world class wineries. Both cities are a great place to bring up children.

We are looking for IGDF Qualified Instructors who can fit into our team. We work in a very flexible and client focused way and you will have the opportunity to work with clients on very individually tailored programs.

For the successful applicant we provide a competitive package which includes a vehicle and superannuation. Visa application assistance will be provided. Each position would require someone with strong interpersonal expertise, effective English verbal and written communication skills, have a minimum of two years post graduate GDMI experience, have graduated at a IGDF member school, enjoy field work and working independently away from the training centre and hold a valid drivers licence.

Please email applications to Leigh Garwood, General Manager, Vision Australia, Seeing Eye Dogs Orientation & Mobility, 17 Barrett Street, Kensington, Victoria, Australia 3031. leigh.garwood@visionaustralia.org Phone: 61+ 3 9381 6400. Fax: 61+ 3 9381 6464