Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator

Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator

Closing Date: 31.10. 2008

Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator

Job Description:

* The Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Blue Macaw Coordinator in all aspects of management of three species of Blue Macaw (Hyacinth, Lear’s and Spix’s Macaws):
* Aviary maintenance, planting and design.
* Supervision of Blue Macaw Keepers’ daily routine and food preparation.
* Management of reproductive activity, including bird socializations, surveillance camera observations, maintenance of nest structures and monitoring of eggs and chicks.
* Artificial incubation and hand-rearing activities.
* Supervision of the daily distribution of birds’ medications and routine disease monitoring, as well as assistance in veterinary treatments.
* Supervision and assistance in bird transfers.
* Record-keeping, data collection and data encoding.
* Management of equipment, tools and consumption materials within the Blue Macaw Facilities.


Applicants for the position should fulfill the following requirements:

* Must have experience in captive bird husbandry, particularly with psittacines.
* Good understanding of good bird husbandry, nutrition, disease, ecology and behaviour.
* Knowledge of artificial incubation and hand-rearing techniques.
* Experience in resource management and organization.
* Experience with staff management, training and communication.
* Experience with record-keeping and data collection.
* An understanding of the importance of conservation and a scientific work approach.
* Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and internet as a minimum).
* Fluent oral and written English.
* Flexibility in working hours and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.


Working conditions:

* Contract is for 2 years; initial probationary period is 6 months.
* Work schedule is based on 6 days per week.
* Flexible working hours depending on the season.
* 28 days paid holiday per year (4 weeks vacation plus 4 holy days).
* One paid return flight-ticket to “home-airport” per year; initial flight-ticket to AWWP is also paid.
* High temperatures during summer, mild winters and a lot of year round sun.
* Salary is negotiable, depending upon level of expertise and experience.
* Basic accommodation is free at AWWP, including electricity and water.


Please note that applicants may subsequently be requested to provide written answers to relevant questions, as part of the recruitment process.

Go to: http://careers.alwabra.com/index.php/content/view/51/26/

Please submit a cover letter and CV to:

Ryan Watson
Blue Macaw Coordinator
Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation, P.O. Box 44069, Doha, State of Qatar
Fax: +974 471 8707 e-mail: awwp.spix@alwabra.com


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Unit Supervisor - Taronga Western Plains Zoo

The Keeping Unit Supervisor position is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to be instrumental in the success of the Life Sciences division at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

This dynamic role, located in Dubbo, will be responsible for effectively and efficiently working with, and supervising employees within the Life Sciences division as well as working with and providing support to the Precinct Manager in developing routines, implementing and following operations, policies and procedures set by the division.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Certificate III in Captive Animals (or equivalent).

• Extensive experience in Zoo keeping or related animal field.

• Possess an extensive working knowledge of the biology and behaviour of animal species generally and conservation needs.

• Appropriate specialist skills in an animal related field.

• Understanding of animal training and conditioning practices.

• Demonstrated customer service ethos.

• Computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• Experience in staff supervision and the ability to liaise closely with staff.

• Good problem solving, oral and written communication skills.

To obtain further information including a position description, selection criteria and an application form visit www.taronga.org.au or contact Paul Metcalfe on (02) 6881 1458, or email pmetcalfe@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Applications should be sent to HR Officer, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, PO Box 831, Dubbo NSW 2830 by Friday 22 August 2008, quoting reference no. 2008/3901

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