Wildlife / Zookeeper

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Zoo Keeper to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity at Billabong Wildlife Sanctuary in Townsville.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with: 

• Environmental and behavioral requirements of Australian fauna
• Understanding of animal welfare
• Passion for wildlife and the environment
• Desire to share the passion with guests through animal interactions

Primary duties;

• Liaising with Curator, Assistant Curator and Senior Keeper, you will be required to meet “Key Accountabilities”
• As Wildlife Keeper, you will be responsible for working alongside other keepers with the Sanctuary’s collection of native animals.
• Ensuring a high standard of daily cleaning, maintenance of enclosures, conducting animal health checks
• Overseeing the optimum diet and nutrition of all species in the collection.
• Shared fauna presentations of mammals, birds and reptiles with other keepers.
• Shared lessons with other keepers for 4000 students annually
• Group tours with cruise ship passengers and coach groups

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Certificate 111 in Captive Animals or tertiary qualifications such as Zoology Degree
• Minimum of 1 years paid experience as a wildlife keeper in the Captive Animal Industry.
• Be fit for physical work in a North Qld environment.  Carry / support up to 10 kgs for a prolonged period
• Enthusiastic, mature-minded, confident, well presented and able to demonstrate a high level of work ethic and initiative
• Strong safety conscious focus
• Excellent public speaking and visitor services skills
• 7 day a week availability including weekends, public holidays and school holidays
• Current first aid certificate, hold a blue card and vaccination against zoonotic diseases – Hep A, Hep B and Q fever
• Be an Australian resident or appropriate visa

To apply:

• Email your current resume and a cover letter to **@billabongsanctuary.com.au