Wildlife Officer (Bird Focus)

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 54.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, located in Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, is seeking an experienced Wildlife Officer (Bird Focus) to join our team. This hands-on role involves daily animal care, training, and maintaining high welfare standards while supporting bird exhibits and guest experiences.

The successful candidate will have a minimum Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care, plus bird experience and at least two years of animal training.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care.
• Previous experience working with birds is required.
• At least two years of animal training experience is essential.
• Strong presentation skills, a positive attitude and flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Aufgaben

• Daily husbandry, animal care and training for bird and other species.
• Maintain and improve bird exhibits and other sanctuary habitats.
• Deliver engaging wildlife presentations to guests.
• Collaborate with keepers and educators to support sanctuary operations.

Kenntnisse

Presentation skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility to work weekends andholid

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Jobbeschreibung

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – Fig Tree Pocket QLD

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is currently seeking an experiencedWildlife Officer (Bird Focus) to join our team!

This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to work closely with some of Australia's most incredible bird species while also supporting other wildlife sections across the sanctuary. You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, supporting animal training and delivering memorable guest experiences.

As a Wildlife Officer, you'll be responsible for daily husbandry, animal care and training, maintaining exhibits and delivering engaging wildlife presentations. You'll work alongside our experienced keepers and educators to support the smooth operation of the Bird Department and help inspire guests to connect with wildlife and conservation.

We're looking for someone with a minimum Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care, previous experience working with birds and at least two years of animal training experience. Strong presentation skills, a positive attitude and flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and school holidays are essential.