Savannah Team Lead: Animal Care & Welfare

Zoos Victoria; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zoos Victoria seeks a Savannah Coordinator for the Werribee Open Range Zoo to lead a dedicated team in delivering high standards of animal care, welfare, and enrichment. The role requires coordination of daily activities, proactive operational support, and strong leadership in a dynamic zoo environment.

Working closely with the Curator, you will translate strategic priorities into practical actions, mentor staff, and ensure safety and inclusivity while maintaining exceptional visitor

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Certificate III or equivalent required.
• At least five years' trade-level experience in animal husbandry, welfare, training and enrichment.
• Experience with Savannah species and breeding programs preferred.
• Strong safety focus; ability to manage animal health, welfare and operational risks.
• Proven leadership of large teams; foster psychological safety and collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff and visitors.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Visitor focus with PDCA experience to review activities.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate daily team activities and maintain high standards of animal care, welfare, training and enrichment.
• Provide proactive operational support; translate priorities into consistent practice.
• Lead by example, set expectations, monitor standards and escalate risks as needed.
• Step up to Curatorial duties when required; make sound operational decisions.
• Perform keeping duties as required and support a respectful team culture.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

People management

Communication

Animal welfare

Safety

Ausbildung

Certificate III or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Zoos Victoria seeks a Savannah Coordinator for the Werribee Open Range Zoo to lead a dedicated team in delivering high standards of animal care, welfare, and enrichment. The role requires coordination of daily activities, proactive operational support, and strong leadership in a dynamic zoo environment.

Working closely with the Curator, you will translate strategic priorities into practical actions, mentor staff, and ensure safety and inclusivity while maintaining exceptional visitor