Join Our Wildlife Education Team.!

Wildlife Education Presenter - Birthday Parties, Schools & Events

Do you have a passion for Australian wildlife and love entertaining and educating people? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable presenter to join our growing team!

This role will primarily focus on weekend birthday party presentations, with opportunities to also present educational wildlife shows at schools, childcare centres, festivals, community events and private functions.

What you’ll be doing:

Presenting fun, interactive wildlife education shows.

Safely handling and caring for a variety of Australian native animals.

Travelling to venues across South East Queensland.

Setting up and packing down equipment for shows.

Providing outstanding customer service while representing our business professionally.

Assisting with the care and maintenance of animals when required.

About you:

Confident speaking to groups of all ages.

Passionate about wildlife and conservation.

Friendly, energetic and reliable.

Comfortable handling animals (or willing to learn).

Must hold a current driver’s licence and have your own reliable vehicle.

Must be available to work at least two weekends per month, as weekend birthday parties are the primary focus of this role.

Must also be available to work 1–2 weekdays per week for school and childcare presentations and/or assisting with the care and maintenance of our animals.





Must be able to collect animals from our Gold Coast facility before travelling to weekend shows and return them afterwards.

Must hold a current Blue Card (or be eligible to obtain one).

Must hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or be willing to obtain these before commencing).

- Experience in wildlife, education, childcare, customer service or public speaking is an advantage, but not essential.

What we offer:

Full training and ongoing mentoring to help you succeed in the role.

The opportunity to work hands-on with a diverse range of Australian native wildlife.

A fun, diverse role where no two days are the same.

The chance to educate and inspire thousands of children and adults each year.

Flexible, casual employment with opportunities for additional hours.

A supportive, passionate team that genuinely cares about wildlife, education and animal welfare.

A positive workplace where your enthusiasm, ideas and personal growth are valued.

Opportunities to develop your skills and grow into a senior presenter or trainer role.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want a role where you can make a real impact while working alongside amazing Australian wildlife, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your experience, and why you’d be a great fit for our team.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits

- Company car
- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Wildlife Education Presentor (Gold Coast)
🏢 Wild Encounters
📍 Gold Coast