Senior Keeper/Aquarist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Zoo Keeper to join the reptiles team in a Full time Capacity
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.
As a Senior Keeper, you have primary responsibility for ensuring the care and well-being of the animals in your section.
You must also be understanding and sensitive to the needs of the animals in your care.
You are also responsible for the animals' habitats, maintenance, landscaping and presenting at daily demonstrations where applicable.
At Australia Zoo, keepers continually work towards providing improved facilities and care for their animals.
They do this with enthusiasm and motivation toward their individual learning and training.
A successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work in a high performance environment, with a capacity to deliver all requirements of the role, great work ethic and the ability to work to a high standard within a team.
This position will take particular assignment to aquarist life support systems and water pump maintenance.
Technical skills or qualifications in this field are preferable and will be advantageous.
Duties Include: Daily operation and maintenance of life support systems, filtration systems and water pumps for aquatic environments.
Apply knowledge of the different types of chemical and non-chemical water quality control.
Design, installation, maintenance and management of all life support systems within habitats relevant to the Reptiles Department, including water quality within on and off display areas.
Undertake cleaning and maintenance of the animal habitats as required.
Assist with the planning, development and construction of habitats.
Conduct animal health checks.
Prepare food and conduct feeding of the animals in your care in accordance with dietary requirements, feeding schedules and procedures.
Maintain records of observations and reports on animal behaviour and/or breeding.
Conduct environment and habitat safety checks.
Undertake hands on care of animals.
Undertake animal enrichment programs.
Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
Undertake public speaking and/or delivery of demonstrations.
Knowledge of basic husbandry requirements.
Ensure knowledge of all relevant conservation programs Australia Zoo contributes to.
Take responsibility for skill development and progression / training sign off.
Work within guidelines of health and safety procedures to ensure security and safety of animals, staff and guests.
Have an understanding of the location and use fire extinguishers and all safety equipment within the facility.
Commitment to Australia Zoo confidentiality and privacy policies.
Must represent Australia Zoo to the highest standard at all times.
Essential Criteria: Minimum 3 years captive husbandry experience working with herpetofauna.
7 day a week availability, including weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Applicants must be fit for physical work, enthusiastic, mature minded, confident, well-presented and able to demonstrate a high level of work-ethic and initiative.
Strong communication skills.
Current Manual Driver's License.
Proof of Q-fever vaccination (unless otherwise exempt).
Apply for this job below.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