Casual Wildlife Ranger

Australian Reptile Park; Tomalla; In loco; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Part-time

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Casual role

Remote bushland setting

Descrizione del lavoro

Aussie Ark is seeking a motivated Casual Wildlife Ranger/Keeper to support sanctuary operations during peak periods and provide staff leave coverage. The role involves hands-on animal care in a remote bushland setting and general sanctuary operations across rostered blocks.

You will participate in feeding, health checks, enrichment, enclosure upkeep and visitor activities, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and conservation values.

Competenze

• English fluency in speaking and writing is essential.
• Valid Class A driver’s license is required.
• Own reliable vehicle for remote access and dirt roads.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles.
• Strong time management and communication skills are needed.
• Able to work independently or in small teams.
• Genuine interest in wildlife and conservation.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative.

Mansioni

• Daily feed-outs, health checks, enrichment and welfare monitoring.
• Prepare animal diets and maintain feeding areas and equipment.
• Enclosure servicing, cleaning and waste collection.
• Facilities upkeep, fire and weed control, grounds maintenance.
• Support open days, tours, talks and visitor activities.
• Assist with trapping, data collection and reporting.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Driver's license

Wheel drive/4x4 access

WHS knowledge

Time management

Communication

Independence

Wildlife interest

Work ethic

Problem solving

Descrizione del lavoro

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 varied, hands-on role in a remote bushland environment. 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
• Good 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.