General Keeper

2 weeks ago

Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital team in a Full Time capacity as a General Keeper
Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
The mission of Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is to rescue, repair, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned Australian native animals. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is an emergency wildlife hospital operating 24 hours a day - 365 days per year, which admits more than 10,000 sick injured and orphaned native animals annually.
The hospital seeks to provide gold standard care for native wildlife. It does so by continuously improving, researching and also developing new and innovative solutions for treating the large variety of species and problems that are seen daily. The hospital plays a significant role in educating visitors & influencing change in people’s behaviour assisting with conservation worldwide.
Australia Zoo expects all its keepers to be dedicated to conservation and promote positive animal welfare. Keeping teams are encouraged to strive for continual improvement in facilities, animal care and self-development. They do this with enthusiasm and motivation toward their individual learning and training.
**Duties May Include -**
- Undertake cleaning and maintenance of the animal enclosures as required
- Assist with the planning, development and construction of enclosures
- Compliance with all relevant legislation including the Nature Conservation Act, the Animal Welfare Act, COP for Wildlife in QLD and Queensland Health Regulations
- Must communicate well with others and effectively share information as required
- Conduct animal health checks
- Prepare food and conduct feeding of the animals in your care in accordance with dietary requirements, feeding schedules and procedures
- Maintain records of observations and reports
- Conduct environment and enclosure safety checks
- Commitment to Australia Zoo Group policies and procedures
- Ensure company ethics and professional standards are adhered to at all times
- Maintain Australia Zoo’s customer service standards
- Adhere to all Health and Safety Procedures

**Essential Criteria -**
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, including husbandry, keeping and training experience along with the willingness to learn new animal handling techniques and follow instruction
- High level of motivation and long-term commitment
- Have relevant vaccinations for working in the wildlife industry (Tetanus, Lyssavirus, Q fever)
- Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills and evidence-based decision making
- Computer literacy including Excel, Word, Power Point & on-line skills
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills & the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Flexibility with days/hours of work (including weekends, public holidays and school holidays)
- Excellent presentation
- Proof of coronavirus vaccination (unless otherwise exempt)

**Preferred Criteria -**
- Current 1st Aid qualifications
- Good knowledge of animal husbandry and wildlife species natural history
- Knowledge of koala browse identification
- Education history
- Employment history
- References
- Any qualifications you may have eg First Aid
- Any achievements you may like to tell us about
- your availability (what hours can you work)
- A resume in.pdf or.doc format

  • General Keeper

    1 week ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the Australasia team as a ‘General Keeper’! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support diversity...

  • General Keeper

    1 week ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the Asia team as a ‘General Keeper’! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and...

  • General Keeper

    2 days ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Zoo Keeper to join the Africa team in a Full time Capacity! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support...

  • General Keeper

    1 week ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Zoo Keeper to join the Asia team in a Full time CapacityAustralia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support...

  • General Keepers

    7 days ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Zoo Keeper to join the Tigers team in a Full Time Capacity! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to support...

  • General Keeper

    2 weeks ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Zoo Keeper to join the Australasia team in a Casual Capacity! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific workplace programs to...

  • General Keeper

    7 days ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    Australia Zoo has an exciting opportunity available for General Keeper to join our Asia team in a Full-Time Capacity here at Australia Zoo! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific...

  • General Keepers

    7 days ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    Australia Zoo has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced General Elephant Keeper to join our team in a Full Time Capacity here at Australia Zoo! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We...

  • General Keeper

    1 day ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital team in a Full Time capacity as a General Keeper! Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We provide specific...

  • Receptionist - Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

    3 days ago

    Beerwah, Australia Australia Zoo Full time

    Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Receptionist to join the team in a Casual Capacity. This role will be based within the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and will act as the primary support to the department’s Office Manager. Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors is an equal opportunity employer, where we...