Wildlife Team Leader — Parental Leave Cover

CaPTA Group; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CaPTA Group's Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas is seeking a Wildlife Team Leader on a Parental Leave Contract to lead the Wildlife Department, uphold high welfare standards, deliver engaging guest experiences, and drive operational excellence. You will mentor the wildlife team, coordinate rosters, oversee animal husbandry and welfare, and work with management to meet conservation and commercial objectives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to guest

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with exhibited animals in a zoological, wildlife or conservation environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or team coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of animal husbandry, animal welfare and safe animal handling practices.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• A current Queensland Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or equivalent qualification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the Wildlife Team to achieve high standards of animal welfare, guest engagement and operational performance.
• Oversee daily wildlife operations, including animal husbandry, presentations, encounters and habitat management.
• Ensure animal welfare standards, husbandry procedures and conservation objectives are maintained.
• Coordinate team rosters, daily work plans and operational priorities.
• Support training, development and performance management of Wildlife team members.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, reporting and responding to concerns appropriately.
• Deliver and support engaging wildlife presentations and guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, workplace health and safety, biosecurity and operational procedures.
• Liaise with management and other departments to support the smooth operation of Wildlife Habitat.
• Drive continuous improvement across animal care, guest experiences and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Animal welfare

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Job description

CaPTA Group's Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas is seeking a Wildlife Team Leader on a Parental Leave Contract to lead the Wildlife Department, uphold high welfare standards, deliver engaging guest experiences, and drive operational excellence. You will mentor the wildlife team, coordinate rosters, oversee animal husbandry and welfare, and work with management to meet conservation and commercial objectives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to guest