Overview
Trainee Dog Groomer | NSW & ACT | Expression of Interest
Are you considering a career in Pet Grooming? Not sure where to begin – join the team at Petstock and start your grooming career. Full training provided. Petstock NSW/ACT are recruiting for numerous Trainee-Groomer positions with on-the-job training from bathing to styling. Interviews will be held September & October 2025. Multiple locations across our Salons in NSW & ACT. Casual with view to permanent part/full time in the future.
Already a groomer and interested in a career with Petstock? Apply today—we would love to discuss your career with us.
As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, we are a retail leader in the pet care industry with a fun and inclusive team. You will be joining a team that takes pride in their work.
Responsibilities
Provide full grooming services to a range of breeds – bathing, drying, nail clipping, brushing, combing, generic & breed clipping
Provide a positive and memorable grooming experience for all customers and their dogs
Coordinate the grooming salon and clients in conjunction with the Store Manager
Make client bookings
Assist store shop floor team when required
Stock management
Work with Store Manager & team to ensure member program targets and expectations are met
Proactively support local marketing opportunities and recruitment referral programs
Work with the team to achieve and exceed sales targets
Maintain a strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team
What We Need
Experience in professional dog grooming
Qualification in Grooming, preferred but not essential
Ability to create and embed strong safety practices across the salon & store
Good knowledge of specific breed clips
Physically fit, as you may be required to lift heavy animals
Demonstrated experience in handling and working with live animals
Ensure you maintain breed clip and brand/product knowledge
Maintain advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify them
Ability to be flexible to meet changing work conditions
Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities
Demonstrated ability to achieve & exceed sales targets
A commitment to represent the interests of Petstock in areas related to the business, branding and animal care
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working & customer relationships
Exceptional verbal & written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
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Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Retail
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