Elephant
Keeper
Elephant
Keeper at Sydney Zoo
Sydney Zoo
is a large metropolitan Zoo in Western Sydney. Sydney Zoo showcases a broad
range of native and exotic animals using modern technology and advanced exhibit
design with a strong focus on animal welfare and conservation, educating our
visitors about animals and their habitats. Environmental and social awareness
also plays a vital role in our messaging, focusing on indigenous culture and
human influence on the environment.
The
Position
This is an
outstanding opportunity to be part of an exciting new zoo in the full-time role
of Elephant Keeper, utilising your skills in an area that you are genuinely
passionate about. This role will commence as soon as possible.
The Elephant
Keeper will be responsible for ensuring the Elephants in our care are managed
to the highest level of husbandry, enrichment, training, conditioning, and
welfare, as well as maintaining habitat at a world-class standard.
Skills,
Knowledge and Relevant Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ paid experience
with Elephants in an animal in human care environment or equivalent
profession.
- Recognised full qualifications
in captive animal management and/or zoology/biology or equivalent
experience such as Cert III as a minimum.
- Ability to carry out daily
keeping duties to a high standard ensuring all husbandry and welfare needs
are met.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
and the demonstrated ability to work independently and positively
contribute to a team environment.
- Driver’s license and the ability
to drive a manual vehicle (desirable).
To learn
more and/or apply please click HERE
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