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Technical Officer Zoology
Location
South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Part Time
Experience
1-3 years
Compensation
A$79.6K - A$85.4K per year
Posted
55m ago
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Summary
The Technical Officer Zoology role within the Perth Zoo Science Program involves providing high-level care, husbandry, and health monitoring for assigned animal species in the Native Species Breeding Program (NSBP). Working under the guidance of a Senior Technical Officer, these positions contribute to maintaining captive breeding colonies and supporting species recovery efforts.
The Perth Zoo Science Program provides support to the Species Recovery Programs to maintain captive breeding colonies and to provide animals for establishment or supplementation of wild populations.
We currently have two opportunities in the role of Technical Officer Zoology.
These positions work under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer Zoology as an effective member of the Perth Zoo Science team, providing a high level of care, husbandry and health monitoring for assigned animal species in the Native Species Breeding Program (NSBP).
These positions operate within a strong safety culture and follow defined Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Training occurs as operationally required.
Selection Criteria:
Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or an industry equivalent certification.
Applied biological knowledge and experience in the husbandry, observation and management of wildlife in a zoo or similar environment.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team and to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience in the application of health, safety and wellbeing and equity and diversity principles and practices in the workplace.
Knowledge of and commitment to nature conservation, including the communication of a biodiversity ethos to the public, consistent with the role of Zoos.
About Us:
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
Benefits of working with us:
Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
Flexible working arrangements.
12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
An annual National Park Entry Pass.
Well-established learning and development programs.
Eligibility: It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status. Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
Updated 55m ago
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A$79.6K - A$85.4K per year
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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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Location
South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
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Technical Officer Zoology
South Perth, Western Australia, Australia • Part Time