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Oakvale Wildlife Parks' animal collection includes various species of Farm, Native and Exotic mammals, Reptiles and Birds. We are currently looking for a full-time, experienced Keeper to be trained across multiple keeping rounds. That Includes undertaking animal husbandry, and handling, public presentations, leaf cutting, guiding private tour groups and schools, interacting with guests throughout the park and undertaking animal encounters.

Experience with a range of species is highly advantageous, as this role will provide the opportunity to work with our extensive collection and requires flexibility.

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

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 and the right personality to fit with our team, coupled with the passion and knowledge to excel in the role.

This position aims to bring further support and growth across all animal departments.

 

Selection Criteria:

• Possess sound knowledge and understanding of animal husbandry-related practices.
• Possess a willingness to learn and grow in the business
• Ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Ability to drive Tractors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic maintenance skills.
• Hold a valid Working with Children’s Check.
• Experience working with a range of taxa will be advantageous.
• 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
• Experience in leaf identification and harvesting
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• High level of physical fitness for a physically demanding job.
• WHS awareness and the ability to identify and report safety concerns in the workplace.
• 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 for one's own personal growth
• A drive for educating others. (General public and school groups)
• Ability to drive a manual vehicle with an unrestricted driver’s license
• Must be able to work weekends, public holidays and NSW school holidays.
• Experienced as an education officer for school visits and birthday parties.

Please email your cover letter and resume highlighting the necessary skills and knowledge outlined in the selection criteria.

Closing date for applications 22nd January 2024

https://oakvalewildlife.com.au

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 receiving your application, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

 

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