About us

Based in the Swan Valley Perth, Western Australia, we are a Centre that has been established for over 20yrs. Our primary focus is on mobile education where we travel to location in WA with our animals for educational displays. WA Birds of Prey Centre/ Critters Up Close is looking for a full time person as Senior Zookeepers/Wildlife presenter to assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Centre and conduct educational displays both at the Centre and one the road.

Qualifications & experience

Must
ability to work in rapid pace and evolving setting
have worked in the zoo industry in a similar role for minimum 2 years.
have extensive knowledge in husbandry on a wide selection of animals
experience in animal behavior
experience in animal training and or handling
reptile experience and ideally aquatics and Birds of Prey.
design enclosures and enrichment
knowledge on licensing, DBCA requirements and ZAA




able to lead a team of people and report to management
willing to learn on the job, share knowledge and help others
time management skills
Working with Children clearance
knowledge in OHS
fit and healthy
positive attitude and caring nature
be available to work weekends, public holidays and outside normal working hours
current driver's license

Start date - Immediate

Job type - fulltime

Salary - Based on Experience

Work eligibility - Permitted to work permanently with no restrictions on hours

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have as a Zookeeper?

What animal training experience do you have?

Do you have a current Working with Children (WWC) Check?

Do you have a current Australian driver's license?

📌 Senior Zoo Keeper/wildlife Presenter Springs
🏢 WA Birds of Prey
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