SENIOR ANIMAL KEEPER - Cleland Wildlife Park

SENIOR ANIMAL KEEPER - Cleland Wildlife Park


SENIOR ANIMAL KEEPER

Cleland Wildlife Park

ADELAIDE REGION

Ongoing position

Vacancy Ref: 8030/2008

Cleland Wildlife Park is developing a strategic master plan and this
position is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to lead and
influence the direction of the keeping department into the future. Located
in the beautiful Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Cleland Wildlife Park is
surrounded by the 1,000 hectares of Cleland Conservation Park, and the
surrounding areas offer great beaches, rolling hills, historic townships and
only a short trip from mallee and outback regions.

We currently require a Senior Keeper to assist with the captive husbandry of
a diverse collection of native wildlife, breeding and research programs and
the provision of educational wildlife presentations. Ideally you will have
proven experience in staff management and well developed wildlife training
skills.

The Senior Animal Keeper, Cleland Wildlife Park is accountable to the
Curator of Wildlife for assisting in the development and coordination of the
Park’s major wildlife displays and endangered species breeding programs and
their contribution to the enhancement of visitor activities and education
programs.

Special Conditions: Please refer to Job and Person Specification.

Enquiries to: Ms Donna Jensen, e-mail Jensen.donna@saugov.sa.gov.au

or Ph: 08 8130 9003.

Application Information: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/vacancies

or from our Recruitment and Selection Team by email deh.jobs@saugov.sa.gov.au

or telephone (08) 8204 1898.

Applications (4 copies) addressing the Person Specification and stating
where you saw the position advertised to: Recruitment and Selection, HR
Services, Department for Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 1047, Adelaide SA
5001, or email to deh.jobs@saugov.sa.gov.au

Please quote reference number 8030/2008 on application.

Applications Close: 5PM FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2008