Meet with the Guide Dogs Victoria (GDV) Employment Service Team

In an initial meeting with a GDV ES Team member, you’ll work with them to understand the roles your experience, qualifications, personal strengths, and interests suit best. They will also work with you to determine the assistive technology, mobility training and workplace accommodations which are most appropriate for your level of vision and target job.

Job hunt with CVGT

Next, you’ll work closely with a member of the CVGT Employment team. They’ll support you in tailoring your resume and crafting a cover letter as well as preparing for interviews. Together with GDV, CVGT will research employment opportunities within the business partners of both organisations, who have expressed an interest in becoming a more inclusive employer by employing a suitably qualified low vision or blind employee. If you also wish to continue to apply for jobs through traditional portals such as SEEK or Indeed, CVGT in consultation with GDV will advise you on potential strategies for when and how to disclose your vision loss to employers and encourage potential employers to understand the benefits of employing a worker living with low vision or blindness.

Prepare for your new job

Once you have secured your new job, CVGT and GDV will support you and your employer in preparing for you to start. By connecting you with Assistive Technology, Orientation and Mobility and Occupational Therapy services, you’ll develop skills in travelling to and from work, navigating your workplace, and using vision aids and technology at work. CVGT and GDV will support your employer in making any appropriate workplace accommodations ahead of you starting.

Who is eligible?

Guide Dogs Victoria Employment Service is available for anyone living with low vision or blindness, regardless of life stage or career path. The service offers pathways for Year 10 and 11 students looking for work experience, career pathways for university graduates, first-time and seasoned employees.

How to apply

To connect with the Guide Dogs Victoria Employment Service, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1800 804 805, or request a service online via the Guide Dogs Victoria service request form.