Seeking in 2025 Receptionist/Assistant
Position Title: Receptionist / Assistant in Grooming.
Location: Sapphire Blues Pet Companions (12 Aubigny St, Annerley, Brisbane).
Employment Type: Part-time. 3 days/week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday). Full-Time (38 hours / 5 Days) available after 3 month contract if desired. Shift 8am until approx. 4.30pm with two paid 10 minute breaks, and unpaid 30 minute break.
Salary: Up to $24/hour depending on experience level. Pay review after 3 month contract.
Requirements: Year 12 Graduate minimum. All training will be provided if no previous experience.
Entry Level Position Available:
The successful candidate must be conscientious and highly motivated with strong attention to detail, physically fit, and passionate for animal care.
Effective communication skills will be imperative to good phone manner and client liaison responsibilities.
Ready to learn Point-of-Sales system, and comprehend our in-house service menu.
Client liaison & pet companion concierge.
Responding to enquiries and client appointment booking requests. Able to manage and update client note database.
Howliday/doggy day care assistant.
Differentiate fur types to determine respective coat care and hydro-bathing requirements (you will be required to prepare baths for the Hydro/Aero Therapy Specialist).
Exhibits assertiveness to safely and effectively manage pet behaviour.
Maintain clean and sanitary workstation.
Willingness to acquire skills required to clean and maintain pet-grooming equipment.
Weekly intensive cleaning session to reset venue for following week of operations.
Adhere to mandatory workplace health and safety operations including the correct application of PPE equipment, utilise the no-lift policy, and use of restraint mechanisms for the safety of yourself and pet clientele – all included in our in-house dog logistics training curriculum!
Enjoy a fast-paced work environment where high industriousness will yield good productivity, with a quick return on job satisfaction!
Sapphire Blues provides our employees with premium grade equipment to enhance ease of use, with improved outcomes for services, safety and staffy satisfaction!
Air-conditioned working environment.
Espresso coffee & tea – BYO milk or alternatives.
Comfortable break area to relax.
Please submit a CV (must include a minimum of two recent work referees and one personal reference)
You will be contacted if your CV qualifies for shortlisting, and we will discuss arrangements to commence a preview trial.
Contact: chloe@sapphire-blues.com
Seeking in November 2024 Bather/Dryer
Position Title: Dog Hydro-Bath & Blow-Dry Assistant / In-house “Hydro|Aero-Therapy Specialist”
Location: Sapphire Blues Pet Companions (12 Aubigny St, Annerley, Brisbane).
Employment Type: Part-time. 3 days/week (Monday to Wednesday). Full-Time (38 hours / 5 Days) available after 3 month contract if desired. Shift 8am until approx. 4.30pm with two paid 10 minute breaks, and unpaid 30 minute break.
Salary: Up to $24/hour plus leave benefits and 11% superannuation depending on experience. Pay review after 3 month contract.
Requirements: Prefer completion of Certificate III Pet Care & Grooming but not necessary (can provide in-house training). Commence initial 12 week contract. Prospect for permanent position after 12 months FTE1 , or transition to Fursmith Initiate position to begin grooming and styling.
Entry Level Position Available:
The successful candidate must be highly motivated, passionate about animal care, and preferably possess the knowledge necessary to clean, dry and groom a variety of dog breeds.
Can differentiate fur types and determine respective hydro-bathing, blow-drying, and grooming requirements.
Have sufficient knowledge in full-body hydro-bathing, high-velocity drying, and stylist grooming for all dog breeds within our servicing range (Category 1 Toy to Category 6 Giant).
Skills in de-shedding & de-matting procedures for a range of coat types and breeds.
Able to operate a variety of industrial-grade pet grooming equipment (including Savel hydro-bath system, high-velocity blow-dryers, finishing stand dryers, multi-ducted drying pen complexes, non-corded clippers, range of required scissors and appropriate use for each, haemostats for ear plucking, range of blade sizes and comb attachments).
Perform sub-services when requested or required, i.e. nail clipping and dremel, ear cleansing/plucking, anti-fungal or hypo-allergenic treatments, and more.
May be required to perform up to 12 hydro-bath & blow-drying services on a daily basis (depending on category) to provide super sparkly and fresh pet companions for our in-house Fursmith Experts to style groom.
Will be required to perform all duties unassisted within appropriate time frames.
Safely and effectively manage and regulate pet behaviour.
Work to specific timeframes to streamline service while retaining quality in work.
Maintain clean and sanitary workstation.
Have knowledge of cleaning and maintaining pet-grooming equipment.
Adhere to workplace health and safety operation guidelines including the correct application of PPE equipment, utilise the no-lift policy, and use of restraint mechanisms for the safety of yourself and pet clientele.
Enjoy a fast-paced work environment where high industriousness will yield good productivity, with a quick return on job satisfaction!
Premium quality grooming equipment.
Air-conditioned working environment.
Espresso coffee & tea – BYO milk or alternatives.
Comfortable break area to relax.
Please submit a CV plus two relevant referees.
Contact: chloe@sapphire-blues.com
Seeking experienced groomer in October 2024
Position Title: Dog Stylist & Groomer/ In-house “Fursmith Expert”
Location: Sapphire Blues Pet Companions (Annerley, Brisbane).
Employment Type: Part-Time 3 days/week (Monday to Friday) - can be flexible to suit you. Full-Time (38 hours / 5 Days) available after 3 month contract if desired. Shift 8am until approx. 4.30pm with two paid 10 minute breaks, and unpaid 30 minute break.
Pay: ~$29/hour plus leave benefits and 11% superannuation.
Requirements: Undertake a paid trial (2 hours) where you will be required to groom one small dog. Commence initial 12 week contract. Prospect for permanent position after 12 months. Preferred minimum 12 months previous industry experience.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must be highly motivated, passionate about animal care, and possess extensive knowledge and practical skill necessary to groom and style a variety of popular dog breeds to a quality standard.
Perform all duties unassisted within appropriate time frames.
Complete up to 6 technical and/or basic groom services on a daily basis (depending on size category), or up to 8 with support from a bather/dryer/coat care specialist.
Safely and effectively manage and regulate pet behaviour.
Work to specific timeframes to streamline service while retaining quality in work.
Maintain clean and sanitary workstation.
Clean and maintain pet-grooming equipment.
Adhere to workplace health and safety operation guidelines including the correct application of PPE equipment, utilise the no-lift policy, and use of restraint mechanisms for the safety of yourself and pet clientele.
Provide excellent customer service during reception and disembark of dog clients.
Enjoy a fast-paced work environment where high industriousness will yield good productivity, with a quick return on job satisfaction!
Premium quality grooming equipment.
Air-conditioned working environment.
Espresso coffee & tea – BYO milk or alternatives.
Comfortable break area to relax.
Attend a paid trial to find out more!
Please submit a CV plus two work referees.
Contact: chloe@sapphire-blues.com