Life Sciences Manager

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Based at Healesville Sanctuary Ongoing Full-Time position Mondayto Friday roster with weekend Officer in Charge shifts as required Band 6 $114,390 plus 12% superannuation Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction.
Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join the Healesville Sanctuary Life Sciences team.
The incumbent will have skills in developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships in a dynamic zoo environment.
You will be joining an experienced leadership team of six Life Sciences Managers and the General Manager Life Sciences, who work closely together to support each other to deliver the Life Sciences and property objectives at Healesville Sanctuary.
The Life Science Managers areresponsible forenabling team members to provide high quality animal care, supporting impactful visitor experiences, and creating a positive workplace culture.
The Life Science Manager-Mammalsleads the Mammal team, a team of keepersresponsible for the care of native Australian wildlife including Koalas, Echidnas, Kangaroos, Tree Kangaroos and a range ofnocturnal species.
The successful candidate will: Have proven experience leading teams of operational staff, successfully developing and supporting individuals to achieve goals Demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving workplace culture, including fostering a positive and inclusive work environment Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills and creative approaches to problem solving Demonstrate prior experience ensuring safe working environment are maintained and continuously improved Have experience developing and implementing engaging animal visitor experiences Possess a sound knowledge of animal welfare principles, and have proven experience ensuring animal's environments support their welfare needs For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available via ourcareers site.
At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do.
Wewelcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,people with disabilityand people from the LGBTIQA+ community.
In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability,illnessor injury.
If yourequireadjustmentsat any stage of the recruitment process.
Please advise viahrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.
How to Apply Please submit a maximum two-page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply ' button.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bronwyn Mc Culloch, General Manager of Life Sciences:bmcculloch@zoo.org.au , +61 408 664 394 Applications close Monday 28th July 2025 at 12:00 PM AEST.
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