Casual Keeper

Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park are proud to welcome more than half a million people through the gates yearly (and they are not slowing down). With the rollout of a 20-year Master Plan and a number of exciting projects on the horizon, Zoos SA is thrilled to be expanding and evolving its workforce to position it for continued growth into the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE...

Adelaide Zoo is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Keepers to register their interest for casual work, working across a 7 day roster including weekends and public holidays.

The successful applicants will be responsible for a variety of daily husbandry duties and presentations. You will be motivated, organised, with great time management skills and contribute meaningfully to our shared goals.

As part of our Curatorial teams, your range of daily duties will include:

• Obtain, prepare and provide food to animals in accordance with established diets and feeding procedures;
• Clean food and water vessels, holding areas, exhibits, food preparation and storage areas to required standards;
• Provide animals with all materials and other items required to meet their behavioural and enrichment needs;
• Observe and report on animal behavior;
• Observe and report on all aspects of individual animal's daily condition and health status;
• Maintain diaries and records and report matters of interest to the Senior Keeper;
• Participate in the delivery of behavioural enrichment and training to positively influence animal behaviour and enhance stress free examination and procedures;
• Undertake informal and formal presentations and 'Keeper Talks' in an engaging and welcoming manner across a wide variety of presentation contexts;
• Working consistently in accordance with established safety procedures to ensure animal security, personal safety, protection of coworkers and our visitors;
• Work in line with relevant Policy and Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures and providing feedback and proactive suggestions for change as required; and
• Work in line with Zoos SA's purpose aspiration and values.

ABOUT YOU...

To be considered for these positions you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

• Practical experience in an animal-related role;
• Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (previously known as Cert III in Captive Animals)
• Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety principles and process;
• Ability to deliver informative and engaging presentations that relay our conservation messaging; and
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with peers, volunteers and visitors with the emphasis on listening ability, objective self-reflection, proactive response and team spirit.

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. Please provide a cover letter that outlines your experience working in a similar environment and your goals within the Zoological Industry;

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

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