Position Descriptions
Positive Response is looking for people to fill the following roles. Within these roles, please find a short description of the service that you would be required to provide. Training is provided in the form of online module and practical assessments.
To apply – Please see each section for how to apply. Where it states email, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are the best person for the role you have chosen to info@positiveresponse.net.au
*Job Applicants will only be received by email. Please do NOT contact us by phone.
**If you are applying for one of these roles, you must provide a criminal history check. This is mandatory.
Dog Trainers
- Are you passionate about dogs, their behaviour and educating the public?
- Vacancy available for the right person.
- Teaching small group classes with potential for growth towards one-on-one behavioural consultations with clients.
- Probationary and Training period applies
Essential –
- Must understand dog behaviour
- Have the ability to teach classes and build rapport with clients (a people person!)
- Either have a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services or equivalent or willing to undertake study.
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Must be able to follow directions and comply with Standard Operational Procedures
- Must be willing to work week nights and weekends
- Must have current driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Must work with reward based training
- Must have access to Internet and Microsoft office suite
- Email only to info@positiveresponse.net.au
Placement Student – Please contact your Educational Facility to apply
- If you are currently undertaking a certificate II – IV in companion animal studies/services, we can offer placement. Currently we are partnered with Open Colleges, Animals On Course and can take students from Delta Institute.
- Open College Students – Must contact open colleges for placement.
- Animals On Course students – Must contact Animals on Course for placement
- Delta Institute – Please ensure you receive a letter from the institute stating you have requested placement with positive response. Email this with a cover letter to info@positiveresponse.net.au
Pet Sitting
This includes:
- Living in overnight at a client’s property to care for their dogs and/or other pets.
Arriving at the house sit between 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm - Leaving by no later than 8.00 am each day
- Feeding all pets as per instructions
- Cleaning- picking up faeces/washing/refilling water bowls
- Administering any medication required
- Walking dogs as directed
- Security checks upon entering and leaving, bring in the mail, take out/bring in garbage bins, water plants as requested
Pet Visits
This includes:
- Security checks upon entering and leaving, bring in the mail, take out/bring in garbage bins
- Feeding as per owners request
- Cleaning- picking up faeces/washing/refilling water bowls
- Administering any medication required
- Walking/play sessions as directed
- Care for cats and other small animals such as fish, mice, birds
Dog Walking
This includes:
- Security checks upon entering and leaving
- Walking dog/s
- Training as we walk them in basic loose lead walking skills, focus and manners