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Zoos South AustraliaSee more

addressAddressMonarto, SA
CategoryArchitecture

Job description

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction and connect people with nature. We are proud to welcome more than half a million people through our gates each year and are not slowing down. With the roll out of our 20-Year Master Plan and a number of exciting projects on the horizon, we’re thrilled to be expanding and evolving our workforce to position us for continued growth into the future.

The successful applicants will be guided by the Zoos values and work with the Property and Development team on a rare and exciting project, the construction of an elephant habitat!

ABOUT THE ROLE...

These full-time, 18-month contract roles will work across our Monarto site undertaking construction duties, and routine and reactive maintenance of animal habitat infrastructure, to ensure they meet with requisite compliance standards. The role is across a Monday to Friday roster. The primary purpose of this role is to perform general works duties across site whilst offering support to our onsite trades.

Duties of this role will vary and may include:

  • Assist trades personnel with repair, construction, fabrication and demolition work.
  • General maintenance of infrastructure to ensure habitats are structurally sound to contain animals in habitat and holding areas
  • Carry out minor maintenance / new work duties with minimal supervision.
  • Undertake basic maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment, including fueling and checking tyre pressures.
  • Maintain roads and pathways.
  • Collect, transport and deliver items to and from the Zoo, including rubbish and waste materials.
  • Clean items as required, including vehicles, drains, gutters, and equipment.
  • Erect and maintain signage, rubbish bins, furniture, fences and similar.
  • Change light globes and tubes.
  • Operate forklift truck, sweepers, tractors, vehicles and trucks where licensed and required.
  • Assist trade personnel to clean and maintain all relevant work areas including immediate areas around workshops.
  • Identify and report maintenance defects

ABOUT YOU…

To be successful in this role you must have previous General hand experience assisting trades, within a facility management environment. You must hold a current Manual SA Driver’s licence. Seeking a hands-on, multiskilled problem solver.

A Working at Heights ticket would also be highly desired as you will be required to possess a sound understanding of working to high safety standards ensuring workplace safety is not compromised.

The successful candidate will be someone that pays close attention to detail and can manage their time effectively, working both independently or as part of a team.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU...

Zoos SA are able to offer the following employee benefits:

  • Income Protection
  • Membership of the Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc – this also enables you and your immediate family free entry to any Zoo within South Australia
  • 20% discount at the Retail stores at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
  • Free Family Member tickets and discounted ticket prices
  • Discounted Behind the Scenes (BTS) or Brief Animal Encounters (BAE) for employees
  • Staff Well-being/Health Checks including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Manager Assist Programme
  • Professional Membership
  • Salary Sacrifice

HOW TO APPLY...

Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page, attach your resume and any certificates in the education section. This will assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity. We believe diversity, inclusion and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values, and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices so that our people continue to reflect the local communities in which we work.

If you have a strong passion in animal welfare, species conservation, and an eagerness to support the operation of a major zoos property & development team, we would love to hear from you!

 APPLY NOW!!

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Refer code: 2009247. Zoos South Australia - The previous day - 2024-04-09 19:29

Zoos South Australia

Monarto, SA
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