Casual Trainee Zoo Keeper, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo 191 views

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Life Sciences, Research and Conservation is looking for a Casual Trainee Zoo Keeper, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

About:

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977! We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Location: Australia

Job Type: Full-time

About the role:

The successful individuals will deliver high quality animal husbandry and management practices for the Taronga animal population and convey environmental and conservation messages to provide inspiring and educational messages to our visitors.

Requirements:

  • NSW C Class Driver’s License (or ability to transfer current unrestricted license)
  • Vaccinations against Zoonotic disease (in accordance with Taronga’s Zoonotic disease vaccination matrix) including pre-employment Q – Fever, TB Screening and Tetanus
  • 1 – 4 years of paid animal husbandry related experience
  • Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team, proven experience providing high quality care for animals, have effective communication and strong presentation skills.
  • Work experience (this may include volunteer work) with animals in a commercial or not for profit operation, be available across weekdays and weekend shifts as well as public and school holiday periods and have worked in a role responsible for working with customers and/or members of the public.

Responsibilities:

  • Work under the supervision of others 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 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.
  • Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.

Key accountabilities:

  • Work under the supervision of others 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 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.
  • Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.

Benefits:

  • Complimentary family and friends passes
  • A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
  • Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters

Interested candidates please apply with resume and cover letter.

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