Koala Habitat & Animal Encounters KeeperMake a genuine difference working with the dedicated team at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Voted one of the Gold Coast's most popular tourist destinations! Unique opportunity to be part of a value-led and future focused organisation! About National Trust Queensland & the Currumbin Wildlife SanctuaryCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland's earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary conserves and advances our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.
We have an opportunity for a passionate and driven Koala Habitat & Animal Encounters Keeper to support the delivery of our guests' animal visitor interactions with a variety of animal species and provide daily keeper duties to the animals within the Koala Habitat area.
About the RoleAs our confident Koala Habitat & Animal Encounters Keeper, you will be part of our passionate Animal Encounters Team and work to deliver educational, engaging, and professional animal experiences to our visitors. You will also carry out the daily feeding, husbandry, health, and welfare keeper responsibilities of the koalas in our care at Koala Habitat.
About YouTo be successful in this role, it is desirable to have previous zoo keeping or animal husbandry experience, be confident working with animals, and be comfortable with public speaking to perform presentations to visitors, groups, and media. Other required skills and qualifications include:
Certificate 3 in Captive Animal Management (required as minimum)Able to understand and identify animal behaviour, the basic training and conditioning of wildlife, and monitoring animal healthA fun, energetic, and highly motivated attitude with excellent communication skillsHighly adaptable, can work independently, and able to work well in a teamPrepared to work in an outdoor environment, in all weathers, in a role that requires substantial walking in a workplace that has native wildlife such as birds and reptilesFlexible and available to work across weekends, school holidays, and public holidaysWhat we can offerWe are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of, and celebrated! We offer current and future team members:
Benchmarked SalaryFree On-Site ParkingTertiary Education Partners for access to recognised QualificationsFlexible Working Arrangements and Study LeaveNTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites and generous retail & food & beverage discountsCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes #J-18808-Ljbffr
