Zookeeper - Eastern Creek, Australia - Sydney Zoo

Sydney Zoo

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Eastern Creek, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Zookeeper at Sydney Zoo

Located in the heart of Western Sydney, Sydney Zoo strives to showcase a broad range of native and exotic animals using technology and advanced exhibit design, with a strong focus on animal welfare, conservation, and educating our visitors about animals and their habitats.

Environmental and social awareness play a vital role in our message that highlights the indigenous culture and human influence on the environment.

The Position

This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of Sydney's newest zoo in the role of Zookeeper, primarily assigned to the Elephant Team.

You will utilise your skills in an area that you are genuinely passionate about and provide care for Sydney Zoo's young bachelor group of Asian Elephants and Southern White Rhino bull.

As well as being responsible for delivering exceptional animal husbandry, the successful applicant will become an integral member of the Elephant Team ensuring excellent animal welfare through cutting edge and novel training and conditioning techniques and enrichment.

These skills will not only develop the future of the animals in our care but will also enhance our visitor's experiences with the species.

This position will commence as soon as possible.

Skills, Knowledge, and Relevant Experience

Minimum 2 years' paid experience, preferably with elephants or with other large stock in an animal in human care environment or equivalent profession.
A strong, proven understanding and background in Training/Conditioning using Operant Conditioning.
Exceptional capability in designing and undertaking enrichment programs.
Recognised full qualifications in captive animal management and/or Zoology/Biology or equivalent experience such as Cert III as a minimum.
Ability to carry out daily keeping duties to a high standard ensuring all husbandry and welfare needs are met.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and positively contribute to a team environment.
Physically fit and capable of working in extreme weathers.
Driver's license and the ability to drive a manual vehicle (desirable).

Why should you join the Zoo Crew?
By joining the exciting Sydney Zoo Crew, you will not only be in close proximity to some of the most incredible animals native to Australia and across the world, but you will also join an amazing team of dedicated people Our team are passionate, devoted, and heavily inspired by Sydney Zoo's values and mission to deliver a world-class visitor experience that encourages the community to make a difference, and all with a smile

We are very proud of our diverse team of staff that represent all the different backgrounds and cultures that call Western Sydney 'home.' We love the individuality across our team of people as much as we love the collection of animals we so proudly care for.

Whether you are looking for your first job, wanting to jump back into the workforce, or simply need a stimulating change to shake up your career, we encourage you to take the next step and join in our vision to make a difference.

Sydney Zoo is committed to providing a positive workplace and fostering employee engagement and wellbeing. We know how important it is to recognise and thank our staff for making Sydney Zoo great and we do this by providing our team with free annual flu vaccinations, workplace massages, monthly staff BBQs, training opportunities, and fulfilling fundraising events, just to name a few If you would like to become part of an amazing team that does all of this and so much more, then look no furtherSydney Zoo is for you

Applications

Applicants will be required to provide a current resume and a covering letter outlining your ability to meet the above selection requirements.

Applications close 9am Wednesday, 16th August 2023.
Sydney Zoo is a fully COVID-19 vaccinated workplace. We will require proof of your vaccination status prior to commencement.

Please contact us for general enquiries, including if you have any queries regarding our policy or to obtain a copy of the Sydney Zoo Vaccination policy.