$26.21 per hour Part Time
Paradise Country, Oxenford, Gold Coast
Explore the possibility of creating memories that last lifetimes with a career at Village
Roadshow Theme Parks! Our company comprises of Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ’n’ Wild,
Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular, Village Roadshow Studios, Topgolf, Sea
World and Sea World Resort. Apply today to see what employment opportunities await and
find your dream job at one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast!
About the Perks!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks
• Earn complimentary passes for family and friends
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences
• Enjoy a wide variety of discounts throughout our properties and access to our
Village Employee Benefits App which is partnered with more than 65 major
retailers!
• Exclusive and unique team member events and awards
• Reward and Recognition incentives and prizes
• Onsite Wellbeing Team and access to our EAP with 24/7 support
• Opportunity for professional development & internal training, we strive to grow
our talent!
The opportunity:
Paradise Country is seeking a passionate, motivated, and proactive Wildlife Keeper and
animal trainer to work within the Wildlife department. This role involves involvement with
numerous native Australian species and has the potential to expand into working with our
exotic species.
Your day to day:
• Undertake animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance tasks to maintain
excellent health of all animals as well as ensuring the exhibit presentation
standards are maintained at all times
• Handle wildlife for guest interactives
• Facilitate relevant education talks, school programs and interactive tours to
provide an educational & conservational experience to guests and students
• Maintain excellent hygiene practices at all times in diet preparation,
presentation, and storage
• Participate in rotation and auditing of stock
• Ensure equipment is checked & maintained daily and ensure procedures are
followed should equipment be faulty or require replacement
• Be responsible for punctuality to all animal presentations, tours, programs and
guest experiences
What you’ll bring:
• Certificate III in captive animal studies or equivalent – Essential
• Animal handling experience - Essential
• Experience with exotic animals an advantage
• Experience with animal training and positive reinforcement an advantage
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience working with Australian wildlife &
sound knowledge of animal husbandry. Either paid or volunteer- Essential
• Previous Koala handling experience an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with guest service experience
• Public speaking experience - Essential
• Sound knowledge of current wildlife and environmental challenges to
conservation
• Manual Driver’s license an advantage
To apply:
External: Please visit themeparks.com.au/vrtp-team/recruitment
Applications close: Friday 24th May 2024