Wildlife Keeper & Tour Guide – Summer Casual
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary | Brighton, Tasmania

Love wildlife, enjoy meeting people and have a passion for conservation? Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is looking for enthusiastic, confident and passionate individuals to join our Sanctuary team as Casual Wildlife Keepers & Tour Guides for the busy summer season!

This is a unique opportunity to work with Tasmania's incredible native wildlife while helping visitors from around the world connect with animals, learn about conservation and enjoy memorable wildlife experiences.

We're looking for people who love working with animals AND people!

With increased visitor numbers, cruise ship arrivals and additional day and night tours over summer, a significant part of this role involves engaging with guests, leading tours and sharing your passion for wildlife.

About the role

- Leading engaging and informative Sanctuary day tours and night tours.
- Welcoming and guiding cruise ship passengers and other visitor groups.
- Delivering educational keeper talks and animal encounters.
- Sharing knowledge about Tasmania's native wildlife, conservation and animal welfare.
- Providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable visitor experiences.
- Assisting with daily animal husbandry, food preparation, enrichment and enclosure maintenance.
- Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, workplace safety and visitor safety.
- Supporting the wider Sanctuary team during busy periods.

About you

- Genuinely enjoys public speaking, educating and interacting with groups of people.
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Has previous experience in wildlife keeping, animal care or a related field.
- Is passionate about native wildlife, conservation and animal welfare.
- Is confident, friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
- Works well in a team and can also show initiative and work independently.
- Is reliable,



adaptable and able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Has reliable transport to and from our Sanctuary in Brighton.

Previous experience in tour guiding, tourism, public speaking or environmental education will be highly regarded.

Summer availability is essential!

Bonorong operates seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. We are specifically looking for casual staff who can offer excellent availability throughout the busy summer season, including:

- Weekdays and weekends.
- Evening shifts for night tours.
- Public holidays, including Christmas and New Year.
- Peak cruise ship days and other busy visitor periods.

Flexibility and reliable availability during these peak periods are essential for this role.

Why join Bonorong?

- Work in a unique environment surrounded by Tasmania's amazing native wildlife.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to wildlife welfare, rescue and conservation.
- Help inspire visitors from around the world to appreciate and protect wildlife.
- Enjoy a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
- Access training and development opportunities.
- Work in a friendly, supportive and values-driven team workplace.
- Applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates.

How to apply

If you're passionate about wildlife, enjoy engaging with people and would love to help us deliver exceptional wildlife experiences this summer, we'd love to hear from you!

Please email your resume and cover letter to *****@bonorong.com.au

In your cover letter, please include:

- Your relevant animal care, wildlife, tourism or guiding experience and qualifications.
- Why you believe you'd be a great wildlife keeper & tour guide.
- Your availability throughout summer, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
- Your earliest available commencement date.

Applications close on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.

📌 Wildlife Keeper and Tour Guide – Summer Casual (Brighton)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Brighton