Careers.

All employment opportunities will be advertised on this page and, where appropriate, on other relevant job search websites (SEEK, ProBono, Ethical Jobs, International Guide Dog Federation, Fundraising Institute of Australia etc).

All employees of Guide Dogs SA/NT go through a rigorous background check prior to being offered a position. This will include a National Police Check and International Police Check (if you have lived overseas for more than 12 months in the last 10 years). Additionally, Guide Dogs SA/NT staff must acquire and maintain a clear Working With Children Check and, depending on the position, an additional check with the Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme.

Please find all our current vacancies below:

Chief Executive Officer

For more than 65 years, Guide Dogs SA/NT (GDSANT) has used its expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision or blindness or specialised support needs. With a strong and long-standing reputation, Guide Dogs has been voted Australia’s Most Trusted Charity on seven occasions. Organisational values of achievement, collaboration, integrity, fun and innovation underpin the work of around 125 dedicated staff in this for-purpose entity which makes a real difference in the community.

After 9 years of exemplary service to the entity, incumbent Aaron Chia has announced his retirement from the role, and GDSANT Board therefore seeks a successor to build on his positive legacy.

Reporting directly to and working closely with the skills-based Board, key areas of responsibility include:

• developing and delivering the organisation’s strategic plans and vision;
• leading, motivating, engaging, developing, mentoring and managing the dedicated Guide Dogs team;
• promoting and championing the business as a highly professional, progressive, accountable, effective and ethical, care focused entity;
• ensuring effective financial management and governance oversight;
• maintaining and enhancing relationships with a wide range of public and private partners and stakeholders.

Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified and proven senior executives with demonstrated experience in service-based organisations and a good understanding of regulated community facing entities. High levels of commercial and political acumen, complemented by superior communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and leadership capacity or transferable skills and experience are essential qualities sought, as is the warmth, empathy, good humour, integrity and credibility necessary to inspire others to follow. Applicants with direct experience in disability service delivery and/or lived expertise within the blind, low vision and disability community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Make an enquiry to discuss the possibility of leading this respected organisation where a positive and constructive culture supports the work of a highly dedicated employee cohort.

Further Information / How to Apply

• Confidential enquiries are welcome to Andrew Reed and Bernie Dyer on (08) 8100 8827
• Visit henderconsulting.com.au for a job and person specification and to submit your application which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document.

Community Fundraising and Volunteer Support Coordinator

The role of Community Fundraising & Volunteer Support Coordinator is to proactively support the delivery of our Community Fundraising programs and coordinating the provision of volunteer resources and other department activities as required.

The role is responsible for growing and maintaining the Iconic Collection Dogs Program, delivering the Community Fundraising and Community Talks Program and coordinating Volunteers to support with these activities, as well as assisting with fundraising administration tasks and events as required.

Applications are encouraged if you love interacting with a variety of people and truly value and understand the importance of communication in engaging with multiple stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail and exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills you have an ability to establish credibility and effectively network with internal and external stakeholders and identify strategies to grow programs. Ideally you will have experience in a fundraising and/or supporter engagement environment, however candidates with high level sales and coordination experience will be highly regarded.