Curator of Wildlife

**Curator of Wildlife**
**Full-Time Salary**
**Paradise Country, Oxenford, Gold Coast**

**About the Perks**
- Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks.
- Earn complimentary passes for family and friends.
- Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences.
- Enjoy a wide variety of discounts throughout our properties and access to our Village Employee Benefits App which is partnered with more than 65 major retailers
- Exclusive and unique team member events and awards.
- Reward and Recognition incentives and prizes.
- Onsite Wellbeing Team and access to our EAP with 24/7 support.
- Opportunity for professional development & internal training, we strive to grow our talent

**The opportunity**:
Join our team as the Curator of Wildlife at Paradise Country, where you'll lead the management of both native and exotic animal collections. This dynamic role involves overseeing a team of dedicated animal specialists to ensure top-tier animal welfare and deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Collaborate closely with Operations and General Management to drive projects and achieve strategic goals, contributing to the success of Paradise Country and Village Roadshow Theme Parks. If you're passionate about wildlife conservation and thrive in a collaborative environment, seize this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world of wildlife preservation and guest engagement excellence.

**Your day to day**:

- Ensure all animal training and conditioning programs are developed and implemented.
- Display exceptional zoo-based husbandry knowledge for a variety of domestic animals & wildlife species in accordance with legislation.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager & General Manager to write divisional financial budget allocations, manage divisional staffing levels and assess matrix reviews to enable the division to operate smoothly and within budget guidelines.
- Represent Paradise Country as required through associated industry groups and responsible for maintaining accreditation standards.
- Manage team members to efficiently run department & create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Thorough understanding of the Zoo Industry and ZAAQ (Zoos & Aquariums Queensland) legislation.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Demonstrated experience in working with Australian Native Wildlife and Exotic Wildlife in a supervisory role is essential.
- Certificate III and IV - Captive Animals (or equivalent) is a requirement.
- A Degree in Wildlife Science, advantageous.
- Advanced knowledge of enclosure design and maintenance for a variety of native wildlife species.
- Experience in leading a team and maximising performance.
- Manual Driver’s licence is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience handling a variety of animals.
- Koala handling experience and training essential.