Wildlife Maintenance Officer

**WILDLIFE MAINTENANCE OFFICER**

A unique opportunity to use your skills and experience in maintenance, construction and project management to contribute to conservation and wildlife.

Although, our Wildlife Maintenance Officer is part of our Wildlife department, there are no keeper tasks involved in this position.

We are looking for a dynamic and handy person to join our wildlife maintenance team.

**Join an Iconic Brisbane Brand**

Proudly Australia’s first and largest koala sanctuary, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is loved by travellers and locals alike. We’re a passionate bunch and strongly united in our mission to protect and preserve wildlife. Every day our team members are focussed on inspiring action by giving our guests an unforgettable experience - from unique and up-close nature and wildlife encounters, to education and delivering amazing service.

Our wildlife maintenance team is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and constructing various projects aimed at preserving and enhancing the well-being of koalas and other wildlife species living at the sanctuary.

**Ready, Set..**

Reporting directly to the Curator, the Wildlife Maintenance Officer at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, this role will focus on hands-on building, construction, and maintenance work.

As well as the above mentioned, this role will involve some managing project timelines, resources, and budgets, as well as collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives and deadlines.

This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires a strong passion for wildlife conservation, strong organisation, an ability to problem solve outside of the box, and excellent project coordination skills.

**Your key focus areas will include**:
**Maintenance and building activities**
- Identify and undertake maintenance and repair activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner
- Complete buildings and maintenance projects
- Conduct periodic inspection and maintenance of buildings and equipment

**Project Planning and Operational Leadership**:

- Working closely with the Curator and Assistant Curator to facilitate a cost-effective operation.
- Drive Operational efficiency and effectiveness of the various projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Ensure WH&S is maintained at the highest level and complies with all policies & procedures.

**Monitoring and Reporting**:

- Track progress, milestones, and key performance indicators.

**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:k**
- Manual drivers licence
- White card desirable
- Any licence relating to construction: chainsaw, skid steer loaderdesirable
- Good construction engineering, design, and building knowledge and an ability to use these for problem solving.
- Comfortable using a wide variety of standard hand tools for working with timber, steel, and concrete.
- An understanding of building techniques and how they interact with animals to produce products that are safe for housing animals in a public sanctuary environment.
- Some level of knowledge around legislation and minimum standards as it relates to the exhibited animal industry.
- Training in project management would be highly beneficial.
- A strong focus on hands on work/building of Wildlife associated projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions.
- Passion for wildlife conservation and a strong commitment to animal welfare.
- Physically fit and healthy and able to undertake manual labour tasks.

**Does This Sound Like You?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $32.27 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person