Mobile Wildlife Rescue & Emergency Responder

Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service; Northern Beaches Council; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WIRES Wildlife Emergency Responders is a field-based role based around Brookvale, NSW, supporting wildlife rescue and emergency responses across the Greater Sydney area. You will drive the dedicated wildlife ambulance, handle sick or injured native wildlife and work with vets, volunteers and the public.

The position is 12-month contract with potential extension, requiring hands-on wildlife experience, a valid Class C driver’s licence, and a First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with native Australian wildlife.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under time-critical rescues.
• Excellent administration and record keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsabilités

• Respond to wildlife rescues involving sick, stressed or injured wildlife across NSW.
• Attend challenging rescues, often as a lone worker.
• Provide appropriate handling, rescue and immediate care per welfare requirements.
• Drive the WIRES wildlife ambulance and travel long distances as needed.
• Maintain rescue equipment and ambulance in safe, clean condition.
• Maintain records relating to rescues, care, incidents and equipment.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, veterinarians and agencies.
• Participate in regional and interstate deployments.

Connaissances

Wildlife handling

Calm under pressure

First Aid

Record keeping

Communication

Outils

Rescue equipment

Description du poste

WIRES Wildlife Emergency Responders is a field-based role based around Brookvale, NSW, supporting wildlife rescue and emergency responses across the Greater Sydney area. You will drive the dedicated wildlife ambulance, handle sick or injured native wildlife and work with vets, volunteers and the public.

The position is 12-month contract with potential extension, requiring hands-on wildlife experience, a valid Class C driver’s licence, and a First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.