Part-Time Live Exhibits Keeper & Animal Care

Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Museum Victoria is hiring a Keeper, Live Exhibits in Melbourne to care for live animals and display settings while presenting engaging public programs. You will help maintain exhibits and contribute to animal presentations for visitors.

The role is part-time (0.6FTE) with base salary $62,104 per annum plus 12% super, pro-rata for the fraction, and a roster including weekends and public holidays. A Victorian Driver Licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the husbandry and care of live animals, with a genuine passion for this work.
• Experience maintaining living displays or interpreting nature for the public, or a comprehensive understanding of zoological principles.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Vigilance, attentiveness, accuracy and reliability in observation, measurement, treatments and record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with visitors of different ages and backgrounds.
• Flexible availability to meet operational requirements.
• A Victorian Driver Licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily animal husbandry and plant maintenance to support the health and presentation of all live exhibits.
• Collect husbandry data and communicate relevant information through written records, lab diaries, labels, email and verbal updates.
• Assist with the delivery of public programs involving live animals and exhibits.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of exhibitions and programs featuring live animals.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Public engagement

Teamwork

Record keeping

Observation accuracy

Job description

Museum Victoria is hiring a Keeper, Live Exhibits in Melbourne to care for live animals and display settings while presenting engaging public programs. You will help maintain exhibits and contribute to animal presentations for visitors.

The role is part-time (0.6FTE) with base salary $62,104 per annum plus 12% super, pro-rata for the fraction, and a roster including weekends and public holidays. A Victorian Driver Licence is desirable.