Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Experienced General Zoo Keepers


Experienced General Zoo Keepers

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is seeking expressions of interest for experienced Zoo Keepers. Sections available for this intake include: Mammals, Birds, and our wandering wildlife team, Roving. We are anticipating hours to be between 24-32 hours per week.

As an experienced Zoo Keeper, you have primary responsibility for ensuring the care and wellbeing of the animals under your attendance. You must also be understanding and sensitive to the needs of the animals under your care. You are also responsible for the animals' exhibits, dietary requirements, maintenance, landscaping and presenting at daily demonstrations where applicable. Australia Zoo expects all employees to be dedicated to conservation issues and animal welfare.

At Australia Zoo, Keepers continually work towards providing improved facilities and care for their animals. They do this with enthusiasm and motivation toward  their individual learning and training along with an inclusive attitude for their team development.

Essential Criteria:
•        Experience in a similar role
•        Strong observation and communication skills
•        7 day a week availability including Weekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays
•        Applicants must be fit for physical work, enthusiastic, mature-minded, confident, well-presented and able to demonstrate a high level of work- ethic and initiative
•        Manual Drivers Licence
•        Own transport essential

Primary Duties:
•        Participate in training and conditioning programs for animals
•        Maintain records of observations and reports on animal behaviour and/or breeding
•        Undertake cleaning and maintenance of the animal enclosures as required
•        Conduct environment and enclosure safety checks
•        Undertake hands on care of animals
•        Undertake animal enrichment programs
•        Provide a high level of customer service at all times
•        Undertake public speaking and/or delivery of demonstrations
•        Ensure knowledge of all relevant conservation programs Australia Zoo contributes to

•        Work within guidelines if health and safety procedures to ensure security of animals, staff and guests

For more information or to apply online, go to; https://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/employment/apply/?job=552



Applications close: 16th February 2020.








photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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