Role: Senior Keeper - Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
- Located at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Wiradjuri Country, Dubbo
- Targeted at a Keeper specializing in Primates/ Carnivores!
- Ongoing, full time position
- TCSA Salaried Award, Base Salary, Trade Keepers from $66,063 to Senior Keepers to $85,881 (salary offered depending on experience) + 11.5% superannuation + additional annual leave benefits!
Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated Trade Level Keeper /Senior Keeper who is interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences.
About the Role…
The successful individual will play an integral role in delivering high quality animal husbandry and management practices for Taronga Western Plain’s Primates and Carnivores species.
Dedicated Primates/ Carnivore husbandry experience will be highly regarded. Unit 2 (this is the unit this position will primarily work on) also cares for Australian Mammals, Meerkats and Goats; the successful keeper may work on these rounds as well. The role will convey environmental and conservation messages to provide inspiring and educational messages to our visitors.
- The role will be required to work around a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and Public Holidays when applicable.
Key accountabilities…
- Work without supervision to safely provide high quality animal husbandry and management techniques in line with Taronga policies and procedures to assist Taronga in meeting WHS and animal care and welfare targets and in complying with all relevant legislation
- Provide direction to volunteers and students for assigned tasks
- Comply with Taronga's Animal Welfare Charter to ensure industry leading standards of animal welfare are maintained and animals in our care are assured of Taronga's 5 Freedoms.
- Communicate Taronga's education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga's values to inspire behavioural change in accordance with Taronga's vision and strategic pillars.
- Deliver high quality customer services experiences in order to provide excellent guest experience and promote repeat visitation.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
- Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
About you…
We are looking for candidates that have/are willing to:
- Demonstrated 6 years minimum experience working with Primates/ Carnivores in a paid animal husbandry trade or senior level position desirable
- NSW Drivers License
- Pre Employment TB Screening and Q Fever Vaccinations
- Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check
- Additional qualifications and experience in conservation or related fields will be highly regarded
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
- Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
- Discounted Fitness Passport
- We’re a social team; there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
- + more!
We Value Diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
- Outline your relevant experience working as a Trade or Senior Keeper?
- What is your experience working with Primates and Carnivores? Please detail your experience.
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 22 October 2024