Wildlife Officer Bird Conservation Keeper

**About National Trust Queensland & the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary**
Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents**:to conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.**

**Wildlife Officer | Bird Conservation Keeper**

Are you an experienced Wildlife Officer keen to join an iconic and award-winning tourism attraction that showcases conservation and our native wildlife? Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) might just have the job for you Located on the southern end of the Gold Coast, only one block from the beach, we feature a vibrant collection of Australian and exotic Wildlife and operate one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Wildlife Officer to join our Bird Conservation team. This role has a focus on our Avian Conservation Program and is based predominantly at the Garima Conservation Reserve, and also at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The successful applicant must hold or be studying Cert III Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (or equivalent). Of equal importance, you must be able to deliver high levels of customer service in an energetic, friendly and professional manner within a busy work environment.

**About the Role**

Duties for this role includes, but not limited to;
- Managing ird husbandry, breeding, health and welfare management,
- Exhibit maintenance and related duties
- Opportunities for field work, including radio tracking.
- Keeper talks and other related duties.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
- **This is a Permanent Part-Time position working 16 hours per week (Friday - Saturday).**:

- **Weekend work is required for this role, so availability for weekend shifts is essential.**:

- **Pay rate and conditions are under the Amusements, Events & Recreation Award 2010.**

**About You**
- Must have or be currently working towards Cert III Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or equivalent.
- Wildlife handling, husbandry skills and previous experience as a Bird Keeper is essential.
- Can deliver a high level of friendly customer service to all domestic & international visitors.
- Has a high level of energy, communication skills and teamwork skills.
- Appropriate fitness to walk long distances, stand for long periods and ability to carry / support up to 10kg for a prolonged period.
- Driver’s licence essential & current First Aid qualifications would be an advantage.
- Must be flexible and reliable with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude in our team environment.
- High standard of personal presentation is required.
- We are a 7 day a week operation. Full availability required over weekends and school holiday periods.

**What we can offer**
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State '“ we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated We offer current and future team members:

- Benchmarked Salary
- Free On-Site Parking
- Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised Qualifications
- Flexible Working Arrangements and Study Leave
- NTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites and generous retail & food & beverage discounts.
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes