Zookeeper

Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Alice Springs Desert Park
Job title Zookeeper Designation Technical 1 - RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $63,957 - $71,513 Location Alice Springs
Position number 9299 RTF 355559 Closing 15/09/2026
Contact Bronte Stray on 08 8951 8731 or Bronte.stray@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://alicespringsdesertpark.com.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355559
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
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Primary objective
Under leadership of a Specialist Keeper, undertake zoo keeping duties as part of the daily care, management, training and
display of the living animal collection and the maintenance and landscaping of their enclosures. Deliver formal and informal
educational presentations and encounters to achieve environmental awareness, education, and visitor appreciation.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with the daily husbandry, enrichment and/or training of animals in a section of the animal collection.
2. Assist with maintenance of high-quality naturalistic exhibits that meet animal welfare guidelines and are educational

public displays.
3. Maintain daily section animal records.
4. Work and communicate effectively within a small dynamic team environment.
5. Conduct public presentations and other public relations activities as required.
6. Maintain a strong Workplace health and safety culture within the team.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Possess a thorough understanding of captive husbandry duties and/ or training of captive wildlife using principles of

operant conditioning.
2. Possess an understanding of the principles of the display of Australian animals.
3. Ability to observe animal behaviour and an understanding of animal behavioural and management problems.
4. Ability to work as part of a small team of zookeepers, to work with minimal supervision, and to provide appropriate

feedback.
5. Ability to relate to the public and carry out public relations work as required (e.g. presentations and educational talks).
6. Good communication skills, including in computer literacy, and ability to liaise effectively with other staff in this multi-

disciplinary workplace.
7. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
8. “C” Class drivers licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable
1. A relevant qualification in this field of captive animal husbandry or zoology or equivalent experience in a field of technical

work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.

Approved

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