Curator

Curator

Closing date: 4pm, Monday 13 November 2017

Salary: £29,323 - £31,601 per annum with weekend enhancement where appropriate

Department: City and Neighbourhood Services

Section: Parks Development

Notes:

There is currently one permanent, full-time post. Other full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent posts may be filled from a reserve list.

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Cover Keeper

Cover Keeper

Lake District Wildlife Park

We are currently seeking a zoo professional for the position of Cover Keeper working with a wide range of species including Primates, reptiles, carnivore and ungulates.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors through presentations and keeper experiences.

They should be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of conservation and health and safety practices.

The successful candidate should have experience of working with animals in a keeper role in a zoo/ wildlife park and hold a DMZAA or similar qualification.

This is a fulltime position working a 40hr week including weekend and bank holidays.

Closing date for applications is: 25th Nov 2017

To apply for this position please email, providing a covering letter and C.V

richard@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

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Primate Internship

Primate Internship

Paradise Wildlife Park currently has a vacancy for a six-month internship working with our primate keepers on a voluntary basis.

Our six-month Internship offers a practical work placement within our primate section. The successful applicant will be working full-time 8.00 am to 6.00 pm (summer months,, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (winter months) five days a week (including regular weekend work).

The Primate section is responsible for the husbandry of many species (including breeding groups of Red Ruffed Lemur, Black Lemur, Cotton Topped Tamarin, Golden Lion Tamarin and Two Toed Sloth) along with other several other species: Golden Headed Lion Tamarin, Emperor Tamarin, Silvery Marmoset, Black Tailed Marmoset, Pygmy Marmoset, Geoffroys Marmoset, Squirrel Monkeys, White Cheek Gibbon, Lar

Gibbon, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Ring-tailed Lemur and Three Banded Armadillo.

The intern will be expected to work alongside the primate team to ensure appropriate nutrition is maintained for the animals along with the general husbandry and training routines.

The primate team are also actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo (these do not include primates), where the successful applicant will learn positive reinforcement techniques for species to demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays.

Applicants must be 18 years old or over, therefore our internships are well-matched to those taking a gap-year between Further Education and Higher Education, sandwich placements or those who have already graduated from University/College, having studied in a related subject. This internship would suit someone wishing to gain experience as grounds for their first zoo animal keeping position.

This position is voluntary and therefore unpaid. Paradise Wildlife Park are unable to pay travel expenses or provide any accommodation for this position so we recommend applicants to be within suitable travel distance for the duration of this placement. We recognise that this position takes a level of commitment from individuals and therefore we aim for interns to come away with experience that will help them in their future careers. Interns will receive zoo uniform, in-house training, 1 free meal a day at our

catering outlet, opportunity to complete a portfolio record and a full reference.

Expected duties:

· Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning,

enrichment provision etc.

· General site and enclosure maintenance.

· Undertake and record animal observations (interns are able to carry out specific research projects at the park during this time if this is of interest to them).

· Visitor interaction and delivery of keeper talks, animal shows, encounters and tours (E.g. ‘Feed the Lemurs Experience’)

· Overseeing work experience and volunteers at the direction of the keepers.

Requirements:

· An animal science related qualification.

· Previous animal-related work experience.

· Good communication skills.

· Adaptable for a flexible rota.

· Able to work in a team and independently.

· Physically fit for the demands of this role.

· 18 years +

For more information regarding our internships or to apply please email your CV and cover letter headkeeper@pwpark.com

Please note that Paradise Wildlife Park also offers internships on our Paddocks, Small Mammal, Reptile and Primate section throughout the year, so look out for future vacancies if those sections are of interest to you.

Preferred start date: May 2017

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

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Perth Zoo - Life Sciences Manager

Perth Zoo - Life Sciences Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: This newly created position is responsible for the operational management of the Elephant Section. The role will also provide high level assistance to the Director of Life Sciences with key operational areas inclusive of capital project and works program management, pest control, supply and emergency response.

SELECTION CRITERIA: The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the captive management of a range of species including large mammals; Experience in project management and delivery of project outcomes; Proven ability to manage, mentor and train staff to ensure operational requirements are met; Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills and the capacity to review and apply legislation and standards; and Knowledge of current issues relating to the conservation and captive management of wildlife. Experience in elephant husbandry, breeding and management in a relevant environment; and experience in exhibit design in a zoo environment are desirable.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send in a completed application form, your current resume and a covering letter outlining your ability to meet the above selection criteria.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION: Maria Finnigan, Director Life Sciences on 08 9474 0351 or email maria.finnigan@perthzoo.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for an application package).

JOB APPLICATION PACKAGES: Applications must address the selection criteria and demonstrate that they meet the essential requirements of the position.
To obtain the job description and complete copy of selection criteria please visit our website at http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/Your-Zoo/Employment/ or the WA Government Jobs Board at http://jobs.wa.gov.au/
or call (08) 9474 0415 or email human.resources@perthzoo.wa.gov.au

SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO: by email: human.resources@perthzoo.wa.gov.au
or by post: Human Resources, PO Box 489 South Perth 6951 or by fax to: (08) 9474 4420

Applications can also be hand delivered to Visitor Services Reception, clearly labelled with the above address.

CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 5pm, 11 September 2009.

Late applications or pro-formas will not be accepted.

Zoo Manager - Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Zoo Manager - Battersea Park Children’s Zoo



This position, at our small childrens’ zoo in central London, will become available in October 2009.


For application forms contact: Moira - tel no 0845 601 2279 or email