Reptile-Focused Wildlife Officer | Hands-On Care & Education

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, seeks an experienced Wildlife Officer (Reptile Focus) to join our team. This hands-on role involves caring for reptiles and supporting other wildlife sections while engaging guests.

You will perform daily husbandry, maintain clean exhibits, monitor animal health, and deliver presentations and experiences. Collaboration with department Heads, Wildlife Manager and the Curator is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant animal care qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Current Blue Card is required.
• At least two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry for reptiles and other wildlife.
• Maintain clean and safe exhibits and monitor animal health and behaviour.
• Deliver engaging presentations and animal experiences to guests.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department, Wildlife Manager and Curator to support wildlife operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Animal care knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Animal care qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, seeks an experienced Wildlife Officer (Reptile Focus) to join our team. This hands-on role involves caring for reptiles and supporting other wildlife sections while engaging guests.

You will perform daily husbandry, maintain clean exhibits, monitor animal health, and deliver presentations and experiences. Collaboration with department Heads, Wildlife Manager and the Curator is essential.