Macadamia Castle – Senior Keeper – Full Time 38 hrs per week

Location Knockrow (near Byron Bay Far North NSW)

About the Macadamia Castle

The Macadamia Castle is over 40 years old and is designated as a State Significant Tourist Attraction with over 200,000 visitors per year. We have many exciting attractions including koalas, free flight bird show, nocturnal house and frog conservation pod.

Prime objectives of the role include

The welfare of our animals.
Animal Husbandry and care.
Training and conditioning of birds and mammals
Participation in and management of free flight bird show
Maintaining and improving our visitor experience.
Improving the quality & variety of our current displays.
Creating alliances with local conservation bodies.
Developing education programs

Crucial Skills and Experience

Minimum Cert 3 Captive Animals or degree in Wildlife Biology or Zoology
An in depth understanding of animal husbandry and behaviour
5+ years’ experience in bird conditioning
Experience in presentation of free flight bird show
Radio telemetry knowledge and use
5+ years’ experience in mammal training and care
Experience in mammal conditioning
Experience presenting animal encounters and shows for a broad range of animals
Excellent attention to detail
Able to write and carry out education programs and packages
Computer competency in Microsoft word, Excel and Dropbox
Sound understanding of OH&S/WHS

Desired skills and Experience

Jess knowledge and use
Understanding of bird diet and weight management
Member of the ASZK

Personal attributes

Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
Ability to work within a team
Enthusiastic and passionate about animal conservation and welfare
Excellent public speaking skills
Outgoing and approachable
Able to carry out work tasks that require fitness and physical endurance

For further information or to review the full Position Description, email parkmanager@macadamiacastle.com.au or call Tony: 0413 123 000

Applications close 5pm 1/4/2020