The Opportunity
Are you a wildlife enthusiast who's all about animal care, conservation, and making a meaningful impact?
Paradise Country is on the lookout for a dedicated Wildlife Specialist to join our passionate team!
Whether you're handling koalas, kangaroos, or exotic species, if you've got heart, hustle, and a genuine love for wildlife, we want you to help us care for, educate, and inspire guests about our amazing animals.
$***** per hour | Part Time
Paradise Country, Oxenford, Gold Coast
Key Responsibilities
Undertaking animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance tasks to maintain excellent health of all animals as well as ensuring the exhibit presentation standards are maintained at all times
Handling wildlife for guest interactives
Facilitating relevant education talks, school programs and interactive tours to provide an educational & conservational experience to guests and students
Maintaining excellent hygiene practices at all times in diet preparation, presentation, and storage
Participating in rotation and auditing of stock
Ensuring equipment is checked & maintained daily and ensure procedures are followed should equipment be faulty or require replacement
Being responsible for punctuality to all animal presentations, tours, programs and guest experiences
What We're Looking For
Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or equivalent – Essential
A Blue Card may be required as part of the background check process.
This will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Animal handling experience – Desired
Understanding of positive reinforcement training




Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with guest service experience
A background in teaching/education roles within zoos an advantage
Public speaking experience
Sound knowledge of current wildlife and environmental challenges to conservation
Manual Driver's license an advantage
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple:create joy and memories that last a lifetime.
Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros.
Movie World and Sea World, to Wet'n'Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn't just a job, it's being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive setting.
You'll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone's unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
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📌 Wildlife Specialist (Queensland)
🏢 Village Roadshow
📍 Queensland