Artwork Department 2IC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the Artwork Team as a Full Time 'Department 2IC' (Second in Charge).

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 equal employment opportunities for women, people with disabilities and all cultural backgrounds.

The artwork created by the Artwork Department consists of: Photography, Sculptures, Mock-Rock, Structural, Painting, Drawing, Print making and carving. They are responsible for ensuring that projects meet the desired design and are safe for use within public areas, staff only areas and habitats.

The Department 2IC, works collaboratively with a dedicated team of artists, General Laborers and Trade Qualified Laborers and assists in leading them to project completions. They are responsible for ensuring safe construction of new habitats, displays and artwork sculptures. The Department 2IC additionally offers assistance to the 'Artwork Manager' with staff management, project management and daily coordination of the team.

To be successful in this role, you must have a demonstrated understanding of Australia Zoo's Vision, Mission and Goals and Australia Zoo's policy and procedures. You must have the ability to work within and lead a collaborative team of tradespersons.

Duties Include:

• Construct and assemble projects under the direction of the Artwork Manager and Senior Management.
• Create designs and prototypes to propose to the Senior Management Team and appropriate stakeholders.
• Select and arrange subjects and mediums as best suited for the particular project.
• Prepare artistic materials for projects.
• Conceive, develop and design animal Habitats in conjunction with the Head of Departments.
• Sketch designs and construct scale models for prototype designs.
• Carve, model and assemble materials to assist the wider team.
• Work collaboratively alongside the Artwork department, Heads of departments and Species coordinators to ensure projects meet appropriate expectations.
• Ensure all projects are planned and communicated clearly and thoroughly, within the artwork team, and to Senior Management.
• Communicate effectively to all zoo departments who may be affected by current or upcoming work and projects.
• Use a range of power tools and equipment whilst ensuring Workplace Health and Safety standards are met at all times.
• Provide support to the Artwork Manager with all aspects of staff performance management, training and development along with project management when required.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment at all times, and ensure that any workspaces meet housekeeping guidelines at all times.
• Operation and general maintenance of machinery.
• Maintain records of observations and report on stock levels and maintenance logs where appropriate.
• Communicate with the Artwork Manager regarding ideas to apply to the department, and problems occurring within the section.
• Install metal and timber artwork throughout Australia Zoo.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold current manual Driver's Licence.
• Full availability, including weekends, public holidays, and school holiday periods.
• Artistic ability, and passion for creating artwork and sculptures.
• Experience with Welding, Carpentry or Building is an advantage.

Here is a checklist of information you will need to have ready before you start to complete the employment application form:

• 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 format
• Any other info that may support your application