Dog Kennel

Dog Kennel & Wildlife Keeper – 6 Month - Full Time - Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Based in East Gippsland, with travel across Melbourne and regional Victoria

Start Date: Immediate | Applications close: September 30 (or sooner if position is filled)

Join the Wild Side

Are you passionate about dogs, animals, wildlife, conservation, and education? Ready to inspire others while working hands-on with some of Australia's most iconic native animals?

Wildlife Wranglers, the mobile wildlife education arm of Howling Husky Park, is on the lookout for a dedicated Dog Kennel & Wildlife Keeper to join our close-knit team. This exciting 6-month full time fixed-term role offers the chance to work with wildlife, farm animals, and dogs – including our beloved huskies from Howling Husky Sled Dog Tours.

• Get up close and personal with Australia's unique native fauna.
• Be part of a small, passionate, family business where no two days are the same.
• Inspire the next generation of conservationists.
• Managerial and Growth opportunities.
• Possibility of contract extension

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about wildlife, animals, education, and husbandry.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and a confident speaker/communicator.
• Highly organised, reliable, and adaptable to changing conditions.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20kg unassisted.
• Positive, self-motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.

• Full driver's license.
• Current Police Check and a Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain one).
• Experience working with native animals and reptiles.
• Comfortable handling dogs, including working breeds such as huskies and kelpies.
• Previous experience in wildlife education or animal husbandry.
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and occasional evenings.
• Background or training towards animal science, zoology or a related field (desirable).

• Animal husbandry - include but not limited to, care, feeding, cleaning, and record-keeping for a range of animals and wildlife.
• Support live animal and wildlife presentations at schools, events, and festivals.
• Engage with guests during encounters, animal experiences, and front-of-house duties at events.
• Help with enclosure maintenance and development.
• Contribute to wildlife monitoring projects – including trapping, data collection, and reporting.
• Travel regularly from our East Gippsland base to Melbourne and beyond.

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to

Tell us why you're the perfect fit for the team

Important: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications close September 30, but early applications are encouraged — the position may be filled before the closing date.

Take the leap and turn your passion for wildlife into a wild new adventure with Wildlife Wranglers and Howling Husky Park