Trainer/Presenter, Animal Behaviour and Programmes - Night Safari

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandai Wildlife Group in Singapore is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to provide husbandry, housing, care, feeding, training, enrichment and presentation of animals to ensure high welfare and engaging guest experiences. You will work as part of a proactive team across the wildlife reserve.

The role requires weekend and public holiday work, strong communication, and the ability to present in front of crowds while supporting shows and outreach programmes that promote conservation and guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 'N' Level.
• Experience in animal care, veterinary medicine, training, or shows preferred.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Effective and motivated team player.
• Able to present in front of crowds and work with animals.
• Able to contribute to new concepts and ideas to improve presentations.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.
• This role involves assigned morning or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper husbandry, housing, care, feeding, training, enrichment, and presentation of animals.
• Identify and report abnormalities or signs of possible health concerns or behavioural issues in animals.
• Complete daily recordkeeping forms for feeding, weights, behaviour, training, and enrichment as required.
• Report repairs and renovations as required.
• Maintain the highest quality of animal presentations and guest interactive programmes with the aim to promote conservation.
• Participate in shows as presenter, handler, and/or backstage support.
• Conduct training sessions with assigned animals and behaviours within completion timelines.
• Participate in discussions and contribute to the design and development of new animal behaviours, routines, and presentation ideas for the shows and programmes.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Public speaking

Crowd presentation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

N Level or equivalent

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide proper and consistent husbandry, housing, care, feeding, training, enrichment, and presentation of the animals to achieve the highest level of positive welfare as per the Group’s Animal Welfare Code.

• Identify and report any abnormalities, signs of possible health concerns and/or behavioural issues in animals.

• Complete daily recordkeeping forms for feeding, weights, behaviour, training, and enrichment as required.

• Report repairs and renovations as required.

• Maintain the highest quality of animal presentations and guest interactive programmes with the aim to promote conservation.

• Participate in shows as presenter, handler, and/or backstage support.

• Conduct training sessions with assigned animals and behaviours within completion timelines.

• Participate in discussions and contribute to the design and development of new animal behaviours, routines, and presentation ideas for the shows and programmes.

• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 'N' Level.

• Experience in animal care, veterinary medicine, training, or shows is preferred.

• Good written and spoken communication skills.

• Effective and motivated team player.

• Able to present in front of crowds and work with animals.

• Able to contribute to new concepts and ideas to improve presentations.

• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.

• This role involves assigned morning or night shifts.