Casual Relief Zoo Curator

Have you heard the saying "as scarce as hen's teeth"? Well so is this position.

Would you like the opportunity to work in the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Zoo? Then read on.

If you are looking for a diverse role, enjoy working outdoors, have a passion for animals and the care and maintenance of gardens then this is the role for you!

Wagga Wagga City Council is looking to establish a pool of casual staff members suitable to relieve at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Zoo on an as needs basis. Opportunities to relieve in the role may vary depending on staff availability and council's requirements.

This hands on role will see you:

Undertake relief zoo curator duties including care of animals; maintenance, construction and cleaning of enclosures, yards and paths; development and implementation of maintenance schedules; and maintenance of registers;

Maintenance of gardens and lawns and other associated gardening activities within the zoo to ensure a high standard of presentation;

Work collaboratively with fellow team members to coordinate the activities of Council's zoo and ensure legislative compliance.

To be successful you must have qualifications relevant to the role, a caring nature, be a team player, physically fit and have good communication and time management skills.

Interviews for this position will be held in the week commencing Monday, 6 June 2016.

Remuneration: $34.06 per hour + super

Enquiries: Colin Scott - 0424 750 206 (Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm)

Closing Date: Monday 30 May 2016 @ midnight AEST

Please note: All applications must include three (3) documents; a covering letter, current resume and statement addressing the position criteria contained within the Position Description.

Wagga Wagga City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, working to ensure Council's workforce is representative of the community we service and encourage diversity within our teams.

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