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Interested in becoming a Pet Educator?

• Would you like to be paid to teach children about responsible pet ownership and behaving safely around dogs?
• Do you own a happy, healthy, sociable dog aged between 18 months – 8 years?
• The Responsible Pet Ownership education program is now recruiting Pet Educators in: NSW – Sutherland Shire, Northern Beaches, Ryde, Waverley, Canterbury Bankstown, Canada Bay, Parramatta, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Inner West, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Kiama, Strathfield, Hunters Hill, Hornsby, Willoughby, Woollahra

The program’s Pet Educators visit kindergartens and schools with their dog to give a short presentation to children about dog safety.

To be eligible to apply, you must own a happy and healthy dog that is 18 months to 8 years old that has resided with you for a least 1 year and enjoys socialising with children. Your dog will need to pass our suitability test.

The Responsible Pet Ownership education program is provided by the NSW Government. Successful candidates will be employed in NSW, by the program’s contracted staffing and payroll provider, Randstad Recruitment as temporary labour hire. Training will be provided (for you and your dog). Hours are during the school terms and are flexible.

More information about the program can be found on the Responsible Pet Ownership education program website.

To obtain a Pet Educator information pack and details about how to apply, please email vic.pet@agriculture.vic.gov.au. Animal Welfare Victoria delivers the RPO Program for the NSW Government.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 19 July 2026.

Suitable applicants will be invited to dog suitability testing and interview on Tuesday 4 August at The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs (DOGS NSW grounds) in Orchard Hills, NSW.

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