Temporary full time 3-year contract + opportunities for part time temporary contracts TCSA Salaried Award, Base Salary Trainee Keepers from $49,549/ Trade Keepers from $66,063 (depending on experience) + 11% superannuation
Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated Trade Keeper who is interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences.
About the Role…
The successful individual will play an integral role in delivering high quality animal husbandry and management practices for Taronga's Australian Mammal conservation breed-for-release programs, including the Chuditch/Western Quoll program.
Australian Mammal husbandry experience, particularly with 'Dasyuridae species' will be highly regarded. The role will also convey environmental and conservation messages to provide inspiring and educational messages to our visitors.
Key Accountabilities… Work without supervision to safely provide high quality animal husbandry and management techniques in line with Taronga policies and procedures to assist Taronga in meeting WHS and animal care and welfare targets and in complying with all relevant legislation. Comply with Taronga's Animal Welfare Charter to ensure industry leading standards of animal welfare are maintained and animals in our care are assured of Taronga's 5 Freedoms. Communicate Taronga's education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga's values to inspire behavioural change in accordance with Taronga's vision and strategic pillars. Deliver high quality customer services experiences in order to provide excellent guest experiences and promote repeat visitation. Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes. Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact. About you… We are looking for candidates that have/are willing to:
Demonstrated experience working with Dasyuridae species and or/ native fauna conservation programs
NSW C Class Drivers Licence - Manual (or ability to transfer current unrestricted licence)
TB Screening
Vaccinations against Zoonotic disease (in accordance with Taronga's Zoonotic disease vaccination matrix)
4 – 7+ years of paid animal husbandry related experience for a trade level position
1 – 4 years of paid animal husbandry experience for a trainee level position
Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check
Additional qualifications and experience in conservation or related fields will be highly regarded
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites Discounted Fitness Passport + more! We Value Diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
Outline your relevant experience in Zoo Keeping and meeting best practise Husbandry, Particularly for Australian Mammals. Taronga has a commitment to achieving wildlife conservation outcomes. Provide us with some examples of how you have contributed to wildlife conservation in your previous roles with a focus on breed for release, managing insurance populations or in-situ conservation actions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
