Animal Conditioning and Training Manager - Australia Zoo
Department: Primates
Reports to: Senior Curator – General Manager - Zoo Director
Position Description: In this position, you will have primary responsibility for the procedures and policies of this department. The Head Trainer must have a demonstrated knowledge of operant training/conditioning and incorporate these techniques throughout departmental documents. They will ensure that operational systems are in place for the facilities & services being coordinated and conducted by the Department’s staff.
Your Keeper Staff will be responsible for the care and well being of animals under their care. Zoo Keepers must also be understanding and sensitive to the needs of the animals under their care. They are responsible for the animal exhibit’s, involved with maintenance and landscaping and presenting at daily demonstrations. Zoo Keepers are dedicated to conservation issues and animal welfare.
Animal Trainers and Zoo Keepers at Australia Zoo continually work towards providing improved facilities and care for their animals. They do this with enthusiasm and motivation towards their individual learning and training.
Duties include:
• Direct the formulation of animal resource management strategies, policies and plans of their section.
• Your primary role is to develop and apply training and development programs for staff and animals alike. This includes the conditioning and training of staff and animals to allow walks through the Zoo and the potential for filming opportunities.
• Encourage and develop the use of operant conditioning practices throughout the team.
• Training of staff for current best practice to achieve training and conditioning with cheetah but also other exotic animals. (again with specific display and potential filming aspects considered)
• Allows for the ability of display activities utilizing the most up to date and innovative techniques.
• Revision and reassessment of current systems so as to bring them up to date and to achieve the goals of the company.
• Undertake performance management systems for individual and team performance.
• Oversee and assist with the cleaning and maintenance of the animal enclosures.
• Oversee and assist with the planning, development and construction of animal enclosures.
• Ensure that animal health checks are conducted.
• Ensure that the preparation of food and feeding of animals in accordance with diet requirements feeding schedules and procedures.
• Maintain records of observations and reports on animal behaviour and breeding.
• Ensure that environment and enclosure safety checks are conducted.
• Co-ordinate and maintain hands on care of animals.
• Control and co-ordinate animal enrichment.
• Maintain high standard of customer service and publicity.
• Oversee any public speaking or delivering demonstrations.
• Commit to our privacy and confidentiality policies.
• Work within the guidelines of health and safety procedures to ensure both animal and personal, and visitor security.
• Participate in performance training and development reviews or programs as requested by the company both on and off the job.
• The attainment of tertiary education/qualifications with specific reference to exotic animals and their training is essential.
• Attend meetings as requested by Senior management.
• Other duties as requested by the Head Curator – General Manager - Zoo Director.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced trainer to supervise the Cheetahs/Primates Department with a strong focus on the training and conditioning of animals within the department.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to train other staff in the process of training and conditioning animals and have a strong focus on company goals. They must demonstrate knowledge in the use of operant conditioning and training.
Tertiary education in areas relating to training and conditioning of animals and staff is essential.
The Cheetahs/Primates Department will be developing over the next 5 years to include Great Apes. Therefore, applicants with a strong background working with Great Apes would be preferred.
It is also preferred that the successful applicant have experience in training exotic and domestic animals for film and television.
Weekend availability and own transport essential.
To apply for this job please click HERE
Applications close 12th of August 2009
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Aquarist - Melbourne Zoo
Aquarist - Melbourne Zoo
Job Description
New Marine Precinct
Temperate marine fish and invertebrate husbandry
Experience with marine Life Support Systems
Melbourne Zoo is undergoing a major redevelopment and transition into a Zoo-based Conservation Organisation. With a new marine precinct currently underway, we have an opportunity for an experienced Aquarist to join this exciting new department.
This is a key position for the development of our new marine facility with the target of providing best practice animal care for marine organisms. This position will be initially focused on developing/trouble shooting the Life Support System, developing staff training in water quality management and setting up the aquarium displays. It will also involve acquiring and quarantining new fish stock, daily husbandry of all fish and marine invertebrates, chemical and biological water testing, SCUBA and free diving, fish and invertebrate propagation.
You are a highly motivated, energetic and cooperative team member, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills, demonstrated experience in imparting messages and the ability to engage the general public is essential. Experience in the husbandry of different taxa encompassing a broad range of marine and fresh water fish and invertebrates is also essential. Qualification in water quality management is preferred, SCUBA certification (minimally at an Open Water level) required.
As part of the Melbourne Zoo’s Life Sciences Team, you will be required to work a roster across a 7-day week, including weekends and public holidays, be physically able to undertake work and hold a current driver’s license.
Please refer to the position description for more information.
Please apply with a maximum 2 page cover letter along with a CV via our recruitment system. Applications close 30 June 2009
**Please note that the recruitment system is only compatible with Internet Explorer and does not upload .docx files**
Skill Requirements
Animal Husbandry experience
Additional Information
Job Posting Date : 18/06/2009
Benefits :
Employment Type : Full Time
Salary :$50,000.00
Country : Australia
State :VIC
City/Suburb : Melbourne
Education :
Documentation
Position Description (Opens with Adobe Reader 7.0)
How To Apply?
Click Here To Apply
Please visit Zoo News Digest at: http://zoonewsdigest.blogspot.com/
Job Description
New Marine Precinct
Temperate marine fish and invertebrate husbandry
Experience with marine Life Support Systems
Melbourne Zoo is undergoing a major redevelopment and transition into a Zoo-based Conservation Organisation. With a new marine precinct currently underway, we have an opportunity for an experienced Aquarist to join this exciting new department.
This is a key position for the development of our new marine facility with the target of providing best practice animal care for marine organisms. This position will be initially focused on developing/trouble shooting the Life Support System, developing staff training in water quality management and setting up the aquarium displays. It will also involve acquiring and quarantining new fish stock, daily husbandry of all fish and marine invertebrates, chemical and biological water testing, SCUBA and free diving, fish and invertebrate propagation.
You are a highly motivated, energetic and cooperative team member, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills, demonstrated experience in imparting messages and the ability to engage the general public is essential. Experience in the husbandry of different taxa encompassing a broad range of marine and fresh water fish and invertebrates is also essential. Qualification in water quality management is preferred, SCUBA certification (minimally at an Open Water level) required.
As part of the Melbourne Zoo’s Life Sciences Team, you will be required to work a roster across a 7-day week, including weekends and public holidays, be physically able to undertake work and hold a current driver’s license.
Please refer to the position description for more information.
Please apply with a maximum 2 page cover letter along with a CV via our recruitment system. Applications close 30 June 2009
**Please note that the recruitment system is only compatible with Internet Explorer and does not upload .docx files**
Skill Requirements
Animal Husbandry experience
Additional Information
Job Posting Date : 18/06/2009
Benefits :
Employment Type : Full Time
Salary :$50,000.00
Country : Australia
State :VIC
City/Suburb : Melbourne
Education :
Documentation
Position Description (Opens with Adobe Reader 7.0)
How To Apply?
Click Here To Apply
Please visit Zoo News Digest at: http://zoonewsdigest.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Nutritionist for the California Science Center Foundation
Rec* Nutritionist *
The Nutritionist is responsible for ensuring the dietary health of all
Living Collections animals as well as maintaining cleanliness and stock of
the various components, including food, in the food preparation kitchen. The
Nutritionist creates and implements food preparation guidelines and
procedures, provides necessary supplements, and designs nutritional
parameters to ensure proper dietary regimes for the Living Collections
organisms.
*Major Job Responsibilities: *
- Prepares all diets for Living Collections aquatic and terrestrial
animals ensuring high quality food with proper nutritional content.
- Assists the Veterinarian and other Living Collections staff with animal
care
- Maintains inventory and develops purchasing lists of kitchen items and
additional food as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation surfaces
and equipment.
- Ensures high quality control on food stock, including maintaining
complete and accurate food storage temperature logs.
- Records/compiles all necessary health information and communicates to
Veterinary in a timely fashion.
- Participates in the daily feeding routines of the Living Collections
animals.
- Assists Living Collections staff in the daily care of the animals.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA,
and AZA with regard to food preparation.
- Trains and supervises Living Collections volunteers assigned to the
food preparation kitchen on proper food preparation and feeding methods.
- Perform other duties as needed.
*Qualifications: *
- BA/BS in Biological Science preferred. Study of animal nutrition a
plus.
- 4+ years experience working in animal care, preferably at an
AZA-accredited facility.
- Veterinary techinician certificate or experience working as a
veterinary technician strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of methods of analysis of nutritional content of various food
items.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USDA, FDA, and AZA standards and policies
with regard to food preparation for captive collections.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Zootrition® program
experience a plus.
- Trained in basic first aid as well as food handling.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and to operate lift/pallet equipment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays,
and some evenings.
*Salary:* $16.50-19.50 per hour plus excellent benefits and 14 holidays per
year
Send Cover Letter, Resume and Salary History (A Must) to the HR Dept. via
fax at 213-744-2673, email to HR@cscmail.org or mail to the California
Science Center Foundation, H. R. Dept, 700 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037.
No phone calls please. EOE.
The Nutritionist is responsible for ensuring the dietary health of all
Living Collections animals as well as maintaining cleanliness and stock of
the various components, including food, in the food preparation kitchen. The
Nutritionist creates and implements food preparation guidelines and
procedures, provides necessary supplements, and designs nutritional
parameters to ensure proper dietary regimes for the Living Collections
organisms.
*Major Job Responsibilities: *
- Prepares all diets for Living Collections aquatic and terrestrial
animals ensuring high quality food with proper nutritional content.
- Assists the Veterinarian and other Living Collections staff with animal
care
- Maintains inventory and develops purchasing lists of kitchen items and
additional food as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation surfaces
and equipment.
- Ensures high quality control on food stock, including maintaining
complete and accurate food storage temperature logs.
- Records/compiles all necessary health information and communicates to
Veterinary in a timely fashion.
- Participates in the daily feeding routines of the Living Collections
animals.
- Assists Living Collections staff in the daily care of the animals.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA,
and AZA with regard to food preparation.
- Trains and supervises Living Collections volunteers assigned to the
food preparation kitchen on proper food preparation and feeding methods.
- Perform other duties as needed.
*Qualifications: *
- BA/BS in Biological Science preferred. Study of animal nutrition a
plus.
- 4+ years experience working in animal care, preferably at an
AZA-accredited facility.
- Veterinary techinician certificate or experience working as a
veterinary technician strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of methods of analysis of nutritional content of various food
items.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USDA, FDA, and AZA standards and policies
with regard to food preparation for captive collections.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Zootrition® program
experience a plus.
- Trained in basic first aid as well as food handling.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and to operate lift/pallet equipment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays,
and some evenings.
*Salary:* $16.50-19.50 per hour plus excellent benefits and 14 holidays per
year
Send Cover Letter, Resume and Salary History (A Must) to the HR Dept. via
fax at 213-744-2673, email to HR@cscmail.org or mail to the California
Science Center Foundation, H. R. Dept, 700 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037.
No phone calls please. EOE.
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