Kuranda Koala Gardens, a boutique wildlife park located in Kuranda, QLD, is currently seeking positive, motivated people to fill two wildlife keeping vacancies within our small team:
- Position 1 is a permanent, full-time role.
- Position 2 is part-time maternity leave cover, limited to a 12-month contract after which continued employment will be subject to availability.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Daily husbandry for a variety of species.
- Animal observation and record keeping.
- Involvement in behavioural enrichment and animal conditioning.
- Involvement in animal handling and capture.
- Giving public presentations
- Running wildlife photo sessions
Essential skills:
- Previous experience in a zoo environment
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A strong understanding of animal husbandry
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good level of physical fitness for a physically demanding job
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Current driver’s license
Desirable skills:
- Relevant qualifications at a tertiary level (e.g. Cert III Captive Animals)
Applicants should be aware that rosters will include weekends and public holidays. Applicants must have reliable transportation.
Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected].