Native Fauna Supervisor

Adelaide; South Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoos SA is seeking an experienced Natives Supervisor for Monarto Safari Park to lead the Native team, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of animal care and welfare. The role includes daily husbandry, exhibit planning input, and collaboration with multiple departments to support conservation initiatives.

You will deliver engaging keeper talks, supervise safety procedures, and help manage relationships with suppliers and the public, while developing staff and driving animal welfare excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with Native fauna in a zoological setting.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Field experience or breed-for-release knowledge is desirable.
• Strong communication with external stakeholders and public.
• Ability to plan time and workflows effectively.
• Creative problem-solving and safety awareness.
• Ability to drive manual vehicles and 4WD off-road driving is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and leadership to the Native team.
• Perform daily operational tasks and husbandry for the collection.
• Input into exhibit planning and maintenance while ensuring welfare.
• Collaborate with veterinary, health, behaviour and conservation teams.
• Support training, enrichment, and routine examinations with minimal distress.
• Lead keeper talks and engage public groups with informative presentations.
• Maintain safety procedures and contribute to policy improvements.
• Build relationships with external suppliers and manage food stocks.
• Undertake administrative and front-line management tasks.

Skills

Native fauna experience

Team mentoring

Public presentations

Time management

Creativity

WHS knowledge

Manual vehicle

4WD off-road

Education

Certificate III in Captive Animals

Job description

Zoos SA is seeking an experienced Natives Supervisor for Monarto Safari Park to lead the Native team, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of animal care and welfare. The role includes daily husbandry, exhibit planning input, and collaboration with multiple departments to support conservation initiatives.

You will deliver engaging keeper talks, supervise safety procedures, and help manage relationships with suppliers and the public, while developing staff and driving animal welfare excellence.