Tas Rural Supplies is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new dog grooming salon in Cambridge, alongside our established farm and pet supply store. We are seeking an experienced and/or certified Dog Groomer to join us in a full-time hybrid role, working both in the grooming salon and as a Retail Assistant in the store.
This is a unique prospect to be part of a salon from day one, with the chance to grow the role into a dedicated grooming position as customer demand increases.
Key Responsibilities
Grooming (part-time):
- Deliver professional grooming services including bathing, clipping, styling, nail trimming, and coat care
- Work with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments with patience and care
- Maintain salon hygiene, presentation, and equipment upkeep
- Build strong relationships with customers and their pets, ensuring a positive experience
Retail (part-time):
- Assist customers with farm, equine, pet, and rural supply enquiries
- Operate the POS system and process sales
- Receive deliveries, restock shelves, and keep the store well-presented
- Assist with loading/unloading customer purchases (feed bags up to 20kg)
- Support promotions, merchandising, and day-to-day store operations
About You
- Experienced and/or certified dog groomer (qualification or proven industry experience)
- Confident across grooming techniques and comfortable with a range of breeds, including knowledge of breed-specific clips and styling requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, and willing to contribute across both grooming and retail
- Physically fit and able to safely lift 20kg feed bags
- Forklift licence or rural/farming knowledge an advantage (not essential)
- Demonstrated experience safely handling and restraining dogs of various sizes and temperaments
- Understanding of basic animal health indicators and ability to identify skin conditions or concerns
- Australian work eligibility and willingness to undergo a police background check
What We Offer
- A full-time hybrid role (part grooming, part retail) with potential to expand into full-time grooming as demand grows
- The opportunity to be part of a new salon launch within a growing, community-focused local business
- Staff discounts across grooming, pet, farm, and equine supplies
- A supportive team environment with training provided in retail systems
- Career growth and a chance to shape the future of our grooming services
- Attractive Base Pay with Bonus Structure to drive growth
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📌 Dog Groomer
🏢 Tas Rural Supplies
📍 Town of Cambridge