Join our team! We’re offering a permanent full-time contract within the Carnivore Department.
This role is responsible for maintaining a high standard of animal husbandry and welfare of a range of social carnivore species on a full time, 7-day rotating roster. The successful candidate must be motivated, organised, have great time management and show a desire to encourage this section to strive for corporate goals and objectives. Whilst the role is currently required to work across the carnivore sections, the successful candidate may be required to work in other sections of the Life Sciences department, should operational needs require it.
There is opportunity for further roles to become available within the Life Sciences department as a result of this appointment. Please advise in your application if you would like to be considered for potential future roles.

As part of our Life Sciences team, day-to-day tasks may include:

• Obtaining, preparing and providing food to animals in accordance with established diets, feeding schedules and procedures.
• Cleaning food and water vessels, holding areas, exhibits and food preparation and storage areas to required standards, ensure animal areas are maintained free of debris and hazardous materials.
• Providing animals with items required to meet their behavioural requirements.
• Observing and reporting on animal behaviour and changes to the condition of animals.
• Maintaining diaries and animal records and report matters of interest to the Supervisor Keeper.
• Participating in the implementation and monitoring of behavioural enrichment and training and conditioning programs to affect animal behaviour and allow routine examinations and procedures without distress.
• Undertaking formal presentations and ‘Keeper Talks’ responding to questions, whilst presenting to public groups as well as the media.
• Working consistently in accordance with established safety procedures to ensure animal security, personal safety, protection of co-workers and the public.
• Working in line with relevant Policy and Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures and providing feedback and proactive suggestions for change as required.