Supervisor Zoology X 2

Perth Zoo gets hands-on in wildlife conservation, at home and beyond our borders. This is what makes us one of the world’s best inner-city zoos. One simple vision inspires and directs our work – a world where diversity of species and habitats is secure.

THESE ARE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024

Job Description

The Supervisor Zoology provides day-to-day supervision and coordination of the Senior Technical Officers and Technical Officers of Zoology in the Life Sciences Directorate to meet the section's objectives. The role also requires the leader to ensure the safety and well-being of the team. This position helps the managers in implementing Perth Zoo policies and procedures to ensure the maximum welfare of the zoo animals.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be address in no more than four (4) pages in total.

1. Certificate Ill in Zoo Keeping, Captive Animal Management, or an industry equivalent notification.
2. Extensive experience in animal husbandry and working in a zoo or similar environment.
3. Demonstrated experience in the effective management and leadership of teams, empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes.
4. Demonstrated successful experience in project coordination, management projects and project teams.
5. Demonstrate understanding of workplace health, safety, and well-being, equal Employment Opportunities, and diversity management principles and practices (Essential)

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description Form. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Belinda Laming on (08) 9474 0***, or for further information about Perth Zoo, please visit www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.

• A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).

• Copy of Certificate Ill in Zoo Keeping, Captive Animal Management, or an industry equivalent notification.

• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

The Zoological Parks Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or ***********@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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