Salary: $30,000 – $41,000 per month

Job Type: Full-time

Working experience: No Experience

If you're an experienced Groomer looking to further develop your skills, or you're a Trainee Groomer or aspiring Groomer eager to start a rewarding career in pet grooming, we'd love to hear from you!We welcome applications from experienced Groomers, Trainee Groomers, and those with no prior grooming experience who have a genuine passion for pets and a willingness to learn. Previous animal handling, grooming, retail, or customer service experience will be highly regarded.This role will commence on a casual basis, with the chance to progress into a permanent full-time position. During the training period, flexibility to work across both the Warragul and Sale stores will be required. You'll receive hands-on coaching, ongoing support, and practical experience to help build your confidence and grooming skills while setting you up for long-term success within the business.Why You'll Love Working at PetstockOngoing training and professional developmentAdvanced grooming workshops, including breed-specific stylingAnimal First Aid trainingIn-salon coaching and mentoringClear career pathways into Senior Groomer, Trainer and Salon Leadership rolesOpportunity to work across multiple Petstock salonsExposure to a wide variety of breeds, grooming styles and techniquesWork with quality equipment and a supportive, safety-focused teamWhy Petstock is the Place for YouFree access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder serviceFrom supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger.



Because giving back, together, is what we do!Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leaveHealth and wellness services at a great corporate discountExclusive access to Workplace BankingWe’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planetA Peek Into Your Petstock DayProvide full grooming services for a variety of breeds, including bathing, drying, nail clipping, brushing, combing and both generic and breed-specific clippingProvide a positive and memorable grooming experience for all customers and their dogsCoordinate the grooming salon and clients in conjunction with the Store ManagerMake client bookingsAssist store shop floor team when required, providing exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactionsMaintain a consistently high standard of salon presentation and oversee stock managementWork with the Store Manager and team to ensure member program targets and expectations are consistently metProactively support local marketing opportunities and recruitment referral programsWork with the team to achieve and exceed sales targetsMaintain a strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your teamDo you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?Experience in professional dog groomingQualification in Grooming preferred, but not essentialAbility to create and embed strong safety practices throughout the salon and storeGood knowledge of specific breed clips, with a commitment to maintaining grooming styles and brand/product knowledgePhysically fit, with the ability to lift heavy animals as requiredDemonstrated experience in handling and working with live animalsMaintain advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify themProven ability to exceed grooming KPIs through high-quality care, customer satisfaction, and strong team collaborationExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with customers and team membersStrong attention to detailOur diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies.Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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