- Unique opportunity working with and handling a variety of native Australian animals
- Present education based programs/experiences on native Australian wildlife
- Full-time position available
The primary responsibility of the Wildlife Education Officer is to present education-based programs/experiences on native Australian wildlife to local and international visitors and groups in park. Animal handling and husbandry duties are included as well as record keeping and report writing.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate outstanding communication and public speaking skills, a friendly and outgoing personality as well as a high standard of personal presentation. Four years’ experience with animal handling, conditioning and a good general knowledge of Australian native fauna is required while a Certificate III in Captive Animal Management will be highly regarded. A current manual driver’s license is necessary.
Flexibility with working hours across a 7-day roster is essential as weekend work will be involved. This is a physically demanding role that involves animal husbandry tasks and manual handling, therefore a high level of energy and physical fitness is required to perform manual handling tasks and physically demanding work.
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