AddressTiger Keeper - Dreamworld Tiger Island (Requisition ID: 015797)
Description
Full-time opportunity to work with our Big Cats!
Multi-million dollar Tiger Island Facility
Home to nine Tigers, Dreamworld through the Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation is one the largest zoological contributors to tiger conservation worldwide, raising funds through tiger experiences and donations to save wild tigers.
Dreamworld’s iconic Tiger Island enables guests to see more and learn more about these magnificent creatures, as well as get closer than ever before, encouraging empathy and educating visitors about the plight of tigers in the wild.
To further enhance our dedicated Team, we are excited to offer this rare and challenging opportunity for a suitably experienced wildlife professional to work with our tigers.
The successful applicant will undertake training which includes a graduated integration to the cats in a protected contact environment. Duties will include a range of general husbandry duties such as feeding and preparing diets, animal enrichment, cleaning enclosures, maintaining the Tiger Island facilities and ensuring display areas are well maintained and presentable. Guest interaction sessions and internal presentations with the tigers are also an integral part of this role to provide educational information about the cats and global conservation of the species. This role will also additionally support our Wildlife team by providing husbandry duties for our native animal collection.
To be considered, applicants must have:
A solid background of industry experience working with native, exotic or non-domestic animals, ideally with tertiary qualifications in zoological sciences;
Extensive animal husbandry experience;
A friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently and professionally with guests;
Commitment to teamwork, safety, and animal welfare;
A high level of physical dexterity with the ability to safely perform physically demanding work tasks;
Be vaccinated against Q-Fever;
A current driver’s licence; and
Background in animal training and behavioural enrichment is desirable.
Flexibility with working hours is essential and weekend work will be involved.
Applicants are advised that we partner with Willo, a provider of asynchronous video interviews. Candidates may be requested to participate in video interviews (recorded at your own pace and time on any smart device) as part of our recruitment process.
If you are an experienced wildlife professional looking for your next career challenge, don’t miss out on this rare and unique opportunity!
Job: Wildlife & Life Science
Primary Location: AU-QLD-Coomera
Schedule: Full-time
Unposting Date: Ongoing
