Animal Keeper

 

Animal Keeper

Fancy working with an energetic, friendly, and supportive team.

Then look no further, we have the job for you!

If you’re a hardworking Animal keeper with experience and qualifications in Reptile and Bird animal care, then prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous talons, and razor-sharp teeth!

Working at our ZAA accredited Wildlife Park in the stunning area of Port Stephens! is pretty awesome. We are looking for a team player with supervisory experience who strives for the best and who is ambitious, a driven individual with a wealth of animal knowledge and experience to help manage and develop our ever-growing animal collection.

Here at Oakvale we are committed to providing exciting conservation initiatives through education, research programs and through our growing threatened and endangered species breeding programs as well as through our ‘Save Our Wildlife’ Program.

The right applicant will possess a professional and positive approach, the right personality to fit with our team coupled with the passion and knowledge to make improvements to the departments.

The aim of this post is to bring further growth and development to the departments and to assist the Senior keeper and Curator throughout the process.

Selection Criteria:

• Possess sound knowledge and understanding of the animal husbandry related practices, including capture and restraint, dietary requirements, reproduction etc. relating to the species kept in the Reptile and Bird Departments at Oakvale. Species such as a wide variety of Pythons, Lizards, Monitors, various species of Crocodilian along with various Avian species including Ratites, Raptors, & Psittacine etc.

• Experience working with exotic & native reptiles and birds will be advantageous.

• Experience in positive animal training techniques, conditioning and enrichment.

• A minimum of 3 years’ paid experience in the industry within a similar role.

• A minimum of Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent university studies.

• Strong customer service skills

• An ability to prioritize workloads and instruct staff and volunteers to reflect those priorities.

• WHS awareness and the ability to identify and report safety concerns in the workplace.

• Possess a good understanding of Microsoft word, excel and power point.

• Working Knowledge of species 360.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills.

• Sound time management skills.

• A flexible, positive, and professional attitude.

• A passion to grow and develop Departments within a zoological institution.

• A drive for educating others on the importance of high husbandry standards.

• Ability to drive a manual vehicle with a driver’s license 

Please forward your cover letter and resume highlighting the necessary skills and knowledge outlined in the selection criteria as well as the attached position description to curator@oakvalewildlifepark.com.au

This position will remain open until filled by the successful candidate; early applications are advised.

We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Therefore, if we haven’t contacted you within 28 days of your application, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Please note that if you are applying from overseas, we strongly recommend you seek advice from immigration Australia on the visa application process and your likely eligibility before applying. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing 

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Experienced Primate Keeper

 

Experienced Primate Keeper

Salary commensurate with experience (Full time, permanent position)

Plus a living out allowance or £2,600 per annum pro-rata to working hours, if onsite accommodation is not required or available.

 

Howletts Wild Animal Park is a 90-acre site set in Bekesbourne, Kent and works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to the conservation of rare and endangered animals through breeding and reintroduction programmes. We are home to a collection of rare and endangered primates, including Javan gibbons, Dusky langurs, Sulawesi macaques, Pied tamarins and Gelada baboons to name a few.

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Primate Keeper with an interest in animal management. You must have previous experience of working with primates, in a mainstream zoological collection, with an awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare. This position is a key role which will involve providing the highest standards of welfare and husbandry to all primate species on section, providing high standards of daily tasks, including feeding and cleaning primates as well as diet preparation. The applicant must be enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the primate species around the park and must be confident in speaking to groups of people and interacting with the public. The successful candidate will assist the Veterinary department with primate sedations and after care, as well as being involved with the preparation and distribution of medication. As an experienced keeper, you will also help to facilitate training to less experienced keepers, as well as acting as a contact on the section in the absence of the Section Head and Deputy.

 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role and environment and will hold a conversation relation degree or have exceptional experience in the zoo industry. A practical and proactive approach coupled with excellent organisation and communication skills are essential, as is a full valid driving licence. A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

 

If on-site accommodation is not available or required, then a living out allowance is paid. Living out allowance is £2,600 gross per annum (pro rata to working hours).

 

Working 40 hours over a 5-day week, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours which will include weekends and bank holidays. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

 

A full job description is available on request.

 

The Benefits:

·       28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (Pro-rata)

·       Free entry into both of our parks for you and a person of your choice, plus additional park tickets for your friends and family

·       Discounts on our accommodation, food and retail products

·       Onsite parking

·       Uniform provided

·       Excellent training and development opportunities

·       Access to our Healthy Extras scheme, which include access to counselling services, doctor line and retail discounts

·       A Healthcare Cashback Plan and added annual leave related to length of service

·       Cycle to Work scheme

 

Closing date: 15 September 2022

 

To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about us. 

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Zoological Specialist - Killer Whale

 

Zoological Specialist - Killer Whale

SeaWorld San Diego

Are you passionate about fostering the human-animal bond? Are you committed to the humane and responsible treatment of animals? Do you want to share the incredible qualities and potential of animals with the world? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

To learn more and/or apply please click HERE

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HEAD OF SPECIES CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH

 

HEAD OF SPECIES CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH

 

Central to DWCT’s ‘Rewild Our World’ strategy are our ten global rewilding sites, two of which are in Madagascar: Madagascan wetlands and Madagascan dry forests. DWCT’s Madagascar Programme is our single largest investment, with a full-time workforce of over 70 employees working in six field sites across the country.

 

The post-holder will have the responsibility for all the Programme’s research activities, population surveys, monitoring programmes and reintroduction projects. They will work closely with the Heads of Programmes and Community Conservation to ensure delivery of the programme’s strategic plans, ensuring the implementation of species recovery projects and providing the information required to monitor and adapt our programmes to ensure maximum impact.

To learn more and/or apply please click HERE

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Animal Collection Manager

 

Animal Collection Manager

Competitive Salary

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About Us

 

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,000 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 20 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2022) and has 96% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

 

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

 

About the Role

 

Hartpury is looking for an ambitious, driven individual with a wealth of animal knowledge and experience to manage and develop a growing animal collection as an outstanding learning resource for all animal related practical activity serving the curriculum and industry skills of College and University students.

This is an exciting and pivotal time to join Hartpury to lead a team as the animal department evolves with university student numbers predicted to grow substantially over the coming years plus existing and potential facility development.  

 

 

About You

 

·      You will have current and extensive animal experience within the animal industry or an educational animal establishment with an excellent understanding of best husbandry practices for a variety of domestic and exotic species.

·      You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of animal welfare standards and legislation

·      You will have previous experience within an education environment and/or show an understanding of the curriculum with a motivation to inspire learners to be highly employable through completion of the Hartpury Certificate and achievement of excellent results.

·      You have proven experience in staff management and team leadership

·      You are hardworking and demonstrate high standards with a positive attitude.

 

 

 

What we Offer

 

·      Wellbeing events and Employee Assistance Programme

·      Local Government Pension Scheme

·      Employee Discounts Scheme

·      Onsite fitness facilities

·      Support for continuous professional development

·      Flexible working opportunities available

·      25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising with length of service

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

 

Click here to view the full Job Descriptionand Person Specification

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 28^th August 2022

Interviews will be held w/c 5^th September

 

Hartpury’s expectation is that all eligible staff will be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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