Presenter And Animal Trainer

3 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Full time

**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.**

**About the Role**
Permanent full time or part time positions available, we are flexible and can work around you As an Experienced Animal Trainer and Presenter, you will report to the Presentations & Animal Training Manager. This hands-on role involves managing animal training, welfare, and husbandry while delivering engaging presentations that educate and entertain our guests.

Key responsibilities include:

- Deliver animal-based presentations and dynamic shows that align with NTAQ's vision
- Conduct show training, husbandry training, and foundation training for collection animals
- Utilise best practice and Industry Standard conditioning techniques, to maximise animal health and welfare
- Proactive approach and attention to detail and for animal husbandry duties, including diet management, record-keeping, exhibit maintenance and liaising with the veterinary team
- Perform confidently in shows and presentations, adapting to both scripted and unscripted scenarios
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Events Team for media requests and special events
- Train and mentor team members to ensure high standards of animal care and presentation.

**About You**
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a similar position within the commercial zoo industry, along with expertise in animal training and public presentations. Additional qualifications and skills include:

- Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or relevant qualifications
- Strong knowledge of operant conditioning, animal husbandry and best animal welfare practices
- High-level communication skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Experience training with a variety of animals
- Experience with training free flight birds is an advantage
- Industry recognized knowledge and understanding of ZAA
- A reliable, flexible, and positive attitude, with a high standard of personal presentation
- Ability to work cohesively in a team or independently
- Manual driver's license required

As Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a NFP and is focused on our Mission of Conservation - we are seeking a truly passionate animal welfare advocate who balances this understanding with the guest experience.

**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

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