Job Description
Dog Walker Professional - Balmain Dog Walkers
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Immediate Start Available
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$33–$38 per hour + super, depending on professional experience
n Monday–Friday | 4–7 hour shifts. Starting 8:45-9am.
n Long-term opportunity with potential to progress to full-time
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Love dogs? Love being outdoors? Looking for an active job where every day is a little different?
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Balmain Dog Walkers has been caring for the dogs and families of Balmain, Rozelle and the Inner West for over 15 years.
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We have a lovely community of regular clients, beautiful dogs and a friendly little team who genuinely care about doing a great job.
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We're looking for another Dog Walker / Pet Care Professional to join us.
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Previous dog handling or animal care experience would be wonderful, but you don't need to arrive knowing everything.
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We provide thorough, paid training and will teach you how we safely manage our dogs and group walks.
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What matters most is that you're comfortable and confident around dogs, fit and healthy, reliable, calm under pressure, kind-natured and keen to learn.
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Balmain Dog Walkers has been caring for the dogs and families of Balmain, Rozelle and the Inner West for over 15 years.
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We have a lovely community of regular clients, beautiful dogs and a friendly little team who genuinely care about doing a great job.
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We're looking for another Dog Walker / Pet Care Professional to join us.
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Previous dog handling or animal care experience would be wonderful, but you don't need to arrive knowing everything.
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We provide thorough, paid training and will teach you how we safely manage our dogs and group walks.
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What matters most is that you're comfortable and confident around dogs, fit and healthy, reliable, calm under pressure, kind-natured and keen to learn.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Your days will include:
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Collecting dogs from their homes around Balmain and Rozelle.
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Walking groups of up to four trained, well-socialised dogs.
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Exploring our beautiful local parks and harbourside walking areas, while staying engaged with and focused on the dogs in your care.
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Safely transporting dogs between home and walks.
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Keeping an eye on each dog's behaviour, health and wellbeing.
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Taking photos and little videos for our clients.
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Updating walks through our dog-walking app.
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Getting to know our dogs and becoming one of their favourite people.
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Our walks include both on-leash walking and supervised off-leash exercise in appropriate, safe areas.
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As your skills and confidence develop, you'll gradually progress towards managing your own regular groups independently.
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We'd Love to Meet You If You...
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Genuinely love dogs and have a naturally kind and caring approach with them.
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Have hands-on experience with dogs and feel confident around different breeds, sizes and personalities.
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Are comfortable around dogs playing and interacting off leash.
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Are fit and healthy and enjoy an active outdoor job.
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Can remain calm and think clearly when something unexpected happens.
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Are reliable, responsible and have good common sense.
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Are attentive and aware of what's happening around you.
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Are happy to learn, take direction and receive feedback.
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Enjoy working independently as well as being part of a small team.
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Communicate warmly and professionally with people.
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Are looking for a long-term role where you can really get to know the dogs and their families.
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Experience in dog walking, dog daycare, pet sitting, kennels, veterinary nursing, dog training, rescue or other animal care is highly regarded.
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Professional group dog-walking experience is a bonus, but it isn't essential. We'll teach the right person.
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Hours
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This is a Monday to Friday role, with shifts generally ranging from approximately 4–7 hours per day.
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You must be available at least Monday to Thursday during daytime hours. Friday availability is highly desirable. Start time is usually around 8:*****am, depending on our arrangements.
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We're looking for someone who wants to become a long-term part of our team. For the right person, there is opportunity to increase hours and potentially progress into a full-time role over time.
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Pay
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$33–$38 per hour + superannuation, depending on professional experience.
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Fuel allowance is provided if using your own suitable vehicle.
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Having your own vehicle is preferred, but not essential. We're happy to discuss options with the right person.
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A Few Practical Things
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You'll need:
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A current Australian driver's licence and valuable driving record. Manual driving skills are needed for our vehicle. Not if you use your own.
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Australian working rights suitable for the role.
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A NSW Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
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A smartphone for our dog-walking app, photos and team communication.
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To be comfortable working outdoors in different weather.
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To be physically able to walk and safely handle dogs for several hours across the day.
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Why Join Balmain Dog Walkers?
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Honestly, it's a pretty lovely way to spend a working day.
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You'll get to:
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Spend your days with dogs rather than sitting behind a desk.
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Walk around some of Sydney's beautiful harbourside parks.
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Build genuine relationships with dogs who will be VERY excited to see you.
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Get to know our lovely long-term clients.
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Work locally rather than driving all over Sydney.
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Join a friendly, supportive and experienced little team.
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Learn loads about dogs, behaviour and safe group walking.
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Have independence once you're trained and confident.
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Our dogs aren't numbers on a schedule. We know them personally, love them and treat them as the much-loved family members they are.
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That's the kind of person we'd love to add to our team too.
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Check out our pack at play: IG -
@balmain.dog.walkers

📌 Dog Walker Professional - Balmain Dog Walkers (New South Wales)
🏢 Balmain Dog Walkers
📍 New South Wales