About the role

We are seeking a motivated and versatile Casual Wildlife Ranger/Keeper to support our sanctuary operations during peak periods and provide staff leave coverage. Working in rostered blocks over several consecutive days, this is a diverse, hands-on role in a remote bushland workplace. You will be involved in the day-to-day care of our animals and the general operation and maintenance of the sanctuary.

Key responsibilities
Daily feed-outs, health checks, enrichment, animal handling and welfare monitoring
Preparing animal diets, including meat preparation for Tasmanian Devils and food preparation for small macropods
Enclosure servicing, cleaning feeding equipment, waste collection and maintaining food preparation areas and general facilities
Enclosure and facility upkeep, fire and weed control, grounds maintenance and basic vehicle maintenance
Supporting open days, guided tours, educational talks and visitor activities, including reception, guest check-ins, BBQs and EFTPOS/cash handling
Assisting with trapping, data collection and reporting

About you
Valid Class A driver's licence




Own reliable vehicle suitable for accessing remote areas on dirt roads
Comfortable driving on dirt and gravel roads (or completion of an off-road driving course)
Fluent spoken and written English
Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles
Excellent time management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
A genuine interest in wildlife, animal welfare and conservation
A strong work ethic and willingness to undertake physically demanding tasks
Positive problem-solving skills, initiative and the ability to work independently

About us

Aussie Ark is a pioneering conservation organisation dedicated to securing the future of Australia's most threatened wildlife. Based in the spectacular Barrington Tops region of NSW, we work to protect species including the Tasmanian Devil, Eastern Quoll, Long-Nosed Potoroo and Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby. Our work focuses on building insurance populations, establishing predator-proof wild sanctuaries and supporting threatened species recovery.

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