• Located at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Wiradjuri Country, Dubbo
• This position is targeted at an experienced Keeper specializing in Ungulates (4 years + experience ideal)
• 2 year contract, full time hours *opportunity for extension or ongoing position
• TCSA Salaried Award, Trainee Keeper level 4 annual base salary from $59,457 + (salary offered depending on experience) + 11.5% superannuation + penalty rates + additional annual leave benefits! Taronga is looking for an experienced Keeper specializing in Ungulates! We can support an ASAP start date; or start date in early 2025.
About the Role…
The successful individual will play an integral role in delivering high quality animal husbandry and management practices for Taronga Western Plain's Ungulates species.
Dedicated Ungulates experience will be highly regarded. Unit 1 (this is the unit this position will primarily work on) cares for African, Asian and European ungulates; the successful keeper may work on these rounds as well. The role will convey environmental and conservation messages to provide inspiring and educational messages to our visitors.
• The role will be required to work around a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and Public Holidays when applicable.
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.Provide direction to volunteers and students for assigned tasks.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 experience 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.About you… Demonstrated 4 + years experience working with Ungulates in a paid animal husbandry position desirable.Working with big herds + capture and restraint skill set desirable.NSW Drivers License.Pre Employment TB Screening and Q Fever Vaccinations.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
• We're a social team; there's always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
• + more!
About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the following target question as part of your application.
1. Outline your relevant experience working as a Keeper; specifically in ungulates?
2. This position is located in Dubbo, NSW 2180. Are you based in Dubbo, or willing to re-locate to Dubbo.
Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 27 November 2024
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