Wildlife Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia The Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated keeper to join our Life Science team at the Adelaide Zoo. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the daily operations and husbandry duties of our animals, ensuring their welfare and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake daily operations and husbandry duties, including providing input into exhibit and enclosure planning, development, design, and maintenance.
  • Liaise closely with the Assistant Curator, Curator, and external partners about conservation initiatives.
  • Participate in the implementation and monitoring of behavioural enrichment and training and conditioning programs to affect animal behaviour and allow routine examinations and procedures without distress.
  • Undertake informal presentations and 'Keeper Talks', which may involve animal handling, presenting to public groups, and responding to questions.
  • Work consistently by established safety procedures to ensure animal security, personal safety, protection of co-workers, and the public.
  • Work in line with relevant Policies and Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures.
About You

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience working within a zoological setting, preferably with a Certificate III in Captive Animals or other relevant and acceptable Zoo Keeping qualifications. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver public presentations and review visitor experiences.

Previous experience in animal training and excellent presentation skills are desirable. You will be able to arrange personal work routines and practices to make optimum use of time, and have knowledge and experience in the captive management of a large range of species, management systems, and conservation programs.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please specify in your cover letter what taxonomy you are most experienced in. Please complete the requested work history and education information on the application page at [insert link]. You are welcome to include any certificates in the education section, as this will assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity and believes diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values.



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