Job Description

Wildlife Specialist

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$29.48 per hour | Part Time

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Paradise Country, Oxenford, Gold Coast

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The Prospect

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Bring your habitat hero duties! You'll be:

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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
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Handling wildlife for guest interactives
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Facilitating relevant education talks, school programs and interactive tours to provide an educational & conservational experience to guests and students
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Maintaining excellent hygiene practices at all times in diet preparation, presentation, and storage
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Participating in rotation and auditing of stock
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Ensuring equipment is checked & maintained daily and ensure procedures are followed should equipment be faulty or require replacement
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Being responsible for punctuality to all animal presentations, tours, programs and guest experiences
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What We're Looking For

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Ready to spread your wings into the wildlife world? You'll bring:

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Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or equivalent – Essential
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A Blue Card may be required as part of the background check process. This will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
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Animal handling experience – Desired
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Understanding of positive reinforcement training
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with guest service experience
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A background in teaching/education roles within zoos an advantage
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Public speaking experience
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Sound knowledge of current wildlife and environmental challenges to conservation
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Manual Driver's license an advantage
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📌 Wildlife Specialist Internal City Of Gold Coast
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