Zookeeper - Exotics

At Tasmania Zoo, we know that keepers are passionate about nature and animals – and not just the ones they work with! Our natural state is renowned for an abundance of unique wildlife, beautiful scenery and a more relaxed pace of life. As a ZAA Animal Welfare Accredited member we participate in regional and international conservation programs.

We are home to Australia’s largest variety of both primates and cats, complementing our wide range of native and exotic species with our focus being threatened and endangered species. As such we are seeking to add passionate and driven keepers to our team.

THE POSITION:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced exotic animals keeper to join our dedicated team. As a small team this role will require flexibility and you may be required to work across our extensive collection at times.  This is a full-time keeping position involving a high standard of animal care, excellent exhibit presentation, training and conditioning, exhibit maintenance/landscaping, food preparation and keeper presentations and encounters. Hours are 5 days per week, 7.6hrs daily including weekends and public holidays, salary dependent on experience.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

-         Proven experience working within a captive animal facility

-         Experience working with exotic mammals; primates, carnivores and/or ungulates

-         Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or similar

-         Motivated and hard working

-         High level of physical fitness

-         Attention to detail

-         Excellent customer service skills

-         Time management skills

-         Basic maintenance skills

-         Team player

-         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

-         Full drivers’ license (manual preferred)

-         Experience working with dangerous species advantageous

If you are an enthusiastic, hard-working person with a genuine interest in making a difference for animals and conservation, we would love to hear from you.