About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting young people’s well-being and learning readiness? Do you have a certified therapy dog and a background in education or allied health? Join Canine Comprehension, where we combine the power of animal-assisted learning with evidence-based programs to make a real difference in students’ lives.

This is a unique opportunity to work with your AAT-certified dog, fostering essential skills like communication, empathy, and resilience in students (K-12).

**ALL Applications must go through the Canine Comprehension website:

https://caninecomprehension.com.au/useful-resources/become-a-mentor/.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate engaging, curriculum-based sessions with your therapy dog.

Build meaningful connections with students, schools, and caregivers.

Manage diverse learning needs, personalities, and abilities.

Maintain progress notes and report on student outcomes.

Ensure your therapy dog’s well-being and ethical care during all sessions.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications in education, allied health, or a related field.

Lived Experience in education, allied health, or a related field.

Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Certification (essential) or willingness to attain.

Your own well-behaved and well-socialised dog between 10 months and 8 years old.

Living within an hour drive of Melbourne CBD

Experience working with your dog and young people.

Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Current First Aid Certificate, Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and Police Check.

Availability for at least one day per week on an ongoing basis.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay: Over $100 per hour.

Flexible, casual work schedule.

Be part of a supportive team making meaningful change.

Work with your therapy dog to create positive outcomes for young people.

About Canine Comprehension:
At Canine Comprehension, we support young people’s well-being for learning readiness through dog-assisted education. Guided by our HEART values (Helpful, Empathetic, Adaptable, Reliable, Trustworthy), we imagine a world where students are enthusiastic about school, driven by a love for learning, and committed to uplifting their peers.