Assistant Supervisor, Wildlife Management

Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentosa Development Corporation invites you to join its Biodiversity and Conservation team to support wildlife management, monitoring and crisis response on Sentosa Island. You will implement population management strategies, assist in mitigating human-wildlife conflict, conduct wildlife surveys, track populations, and engage island guests and partners on wildlife awareness.

NITEC or Diploma in related fields and Nparks animal handling certification are required; a Class 2 or 3 driving licence

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in related fields.
• Nparks animal handling certification (Basic, reptile and mammal).
• Practical understanding of wildlife surveillance and trapping techniques.
• Practical understanding of basic flora and fauna.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in operational settings.
• Detail-oriented with good record-keeping habits.
• Hands-on, structured and reliable.
• Strong coordination and support mindset.
• Basic analytical skills for wildlife monitoring.
• Interest in sustainability.
• Class 2 or class 3 driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of population management strategies to control overwhelming wildlife population numbers
• Assisting in the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict
• Working and liaising with external agencies or organizations
• Catching and relocation of wildlife
• Survey and monitoring of key animal species
• Tracking and understanding estimated population numbers at key locations
• Learning and understanding key traits and information of selected animal species
• Conducting and assisting wildlife surveys in both nature and urban areas
• Preparation of tracking sheets or information charts for wildlife tracking
• Supporting conservation team with EIA/EMMP works
• Coordinate a response for the management of crisis
• Engage and educate island partners on appropriate wildlife management techniques
• Engage and educate island guests on wildlife found in Sentosa
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Record-keeping

Coordination

Analytical skills

Public engagement

Education

NITEC or Diploma in related fields

Nparks animal handling certification (Basic, reptile and mammal)

Job description

What the role is:

Supports the Biodiversity and Conservation team’s wildlife management and wildlife conservation functions, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, supporting crisis situations, and tracking wildlife population numbers.

What you will be working on:

Key Responsibilities

1. Wildlife Management

• Implementation of population management strategies to control overwhelming wildlife population numbers
• Assisting in the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict
• Working and liaising with external agencies or organizations
• Catching and relocation of wildlife

2. Wildlife Monitoring

• Survey and monitoring of key animal species

i) Tracking and understanding estimated population numbers at key locations

ii) Learning and understanding key traits and information of selected animal species

• Conducting and assisting wildlife surveys in both nature and urban areas
• Preparation of tracking sheets or information charts for wildlife tracking
• Supporting conservation team with EIA/EMMP works

3. Crisis Response

• Coordinate a response for the management of crisis

4. Public Engagement

• Engage and educate island partners on appropriate wildlife management techniques
• Engage and educate island guests on wildlife found in Sentosa

5. Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

What we are looking for:

Job Requirements

• NITEC or Diploma in related fields
• Nparks animal handling certification (Basic, reptile and mammal)
• Practical understanding of wildlife surveillance and trapping techniques
• Practical understanding of basic flora and fauna
• Willingness to work outdoors and in operational settings
• Detail-oriented with good record-keeping habits
• Hands-on, structured and reliable
• Strong coordination and support mindset
• Basic analytical skills for wildlife monitoring
• Interest in sustainability
• Class 2 or class 3 driving licence preferred

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management and promotion of the Sentosa Island as a resort destination for locals and tourists. Under the care of SDC, the island went through a makeover to become a premier getaway with multi-faceted appeal. From business conventions to beach parties, Sentosa caters to an extensive range of needs and interests. SDC has evolved and grown over the years. It currently oversees the following business and commercial units – Sentosa Leisure Management Pte Ltd, Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Mount Faber Leisure Group.