Browse Assistant

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction and connect people with nature. As one of the largest open range zoos in the world, spanning more than 1,500 hectares of fauna and flora, we're excited to be expanding Monarto Safari Park, the largest safari park that will exist outside of Africa.

Complete with a first-of-its-kind luxury resort and glamping facilities, by 2025 Monarto Safari Park will offer longer visits and a range of new and wild safari experiences in an area known as Wild Africa, not to mention the anticipated arrival of Asian Elephants.

**ABOUT THE ROLE...**

The team at Monarto Safari Park are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Browse Assistant to work Horticulture team in this newly created role collecting Browse on and offsite for the expanding animal collection. The position will be permanent part
- time, 20 hours a week over 3 weekdays.

As part of our Browse Collection team, you will:

- ** Identify and collect tree browse**: Locate and collect tree browse from specific plant species based on the dietary needs of animals in wildlife conservation or zoo environments.
- ** Ensure sustainable harvesting practices**: Follow guidelines to ensure that browsing is done sustainably, preventing harm to the trees and maintaining the health of the ecosystem.
- ** Monitor and document browse quality**: Assess the quality and condition of the collected browse, ensuring it meets nutritional and safety standards for the animals.
- ** Maintain a record of browse collection**: Keep detailed logs of the types of browse collected, the locations, and the quantities harvested to track resource usage and availability.
- ** Collaborate with horticultural and animal care teams**: Work with horticulturists and animal keepers to ensure the right species are collected and to meet the dietary needs of various animals.
- ** Follow health and safety protocols**: Ensure all collection activities are carried out following safety guidelines, including the use of proper equipment and adherence to protocols in potentially hazardous environments.

**ABOUT YOU...**

To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

- Have or be working towards Certificate II in Horticulture or Conservation Ecosystem Management;
- Proven experience in plant species identification;
- Drivers licence, manual experience desirable;
- Have an awareness and ability to horticulture techniques and practices;
- Chainsaw licence;
- Working at heights qualification is desirable;
- Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety principles and process; and
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills with peers, staff, volunteers and public.

**WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU...**

Zoos SA are able to offer the following employee benefits:

- Income Protection;
- Membership of the Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc - this also enables you and your immediate family free entry to any Zoo within South Australia;
- 20% discount at the Retail stores at Australia and Monarto Safari Park;
- Free Family Member ticket and discounted ticket prices;
- Discounted animal experiences for employees;
- Staff Well-being/Health Checks including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Manager Assist Programme;
- Professional Membership.

**HOW TO APPLY...**

**Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity. We believe diversity, inclusion and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values, and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices so that our people continue to reflect the local communities in which we work.**

**If you have a strong passion in animal welfare, species conservation, and an eagerness to support the operation of a major safari park’s horticulture team, we would love to hear from you**

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**No recruitment agencies please