Presenter

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.

Overview: Join our vibrant team at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. We are seeking energetic, passionate and experienced Performers to bring our unique precincts to life.

The available roles:

• Host/Singer: - With some dance ability
• Host: - With some dance ability
• Suit operator: - Dance ability and suit experience
• Combined role: - Host, suit work, singer

All roles will require character performances, storytelling, and animal interactions to educate and entertain our guests, while showcasing the importance of conservation.

About the Roles:

As an Entertainer, you will report to the Entertainment Supervisor and be responsible for creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages. You will engage audiences through humor, storytelling, and live performances. Roles available include depicting the life of a station-hand in Outback Springs, hosting our Dino shows with puppets, bringing Blinky Bill to life as a suit operator, host or presenting our world-famous Lorikeet Feed experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in various formats (depending on role) which may include:

• Hosting or suit work for character mascot shows

• Solo storytelling and interactive demonstrations
• Singing
• Promotional work, offsite events
• Interact confidently with guests and our animal collection, providing information about the Sanctuary, showtimes, and animal care
• Deliver engaging performances both onsite and occasionally offsite, adapting to both scripted and unscripted scenarios
• Maintain a positive and flexible attitude while working in an outdoor environment, regardless of weather conditions

About You:

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Energetic, confident, and enthusiastic performer with experience in professional shows and/or amateur theatre
• Training and/or experience in various styles of dance
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to engage a diverse audience of domestic and international visitors
• Confident with performing solo in front of crowds, as well as working as part of a team
• Ability to learn choreographed dance routines and deliver scripted presentations.
• Flexible availability to work weekends and school holidays
• Physical ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions

Working Conditions:This role is outdoors in a non-smoking environment and requires a willingness to interact with animals, including birds and reptiles.

Please advise what role you are applying for in your application.

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
• Access to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family