Senior Animal Keeper (Projects Section)

Senior Animal Keeper (Projects Section)

Fauna Conservation Department

Job Summary

The Fauna Conservation Department is looking for a suitable person to join the Project Team and support the valuable conservation work that is being undertaken at the centre. The post will provide an opportunity to gain experience in many areas of species conservation, animal care and husbandry and project design.

The suitable candidate will have the opportunity to join projects that have a focus on endangered turtles, snakes, frogs, bats and environmental enhancement. We are looking for someone who will join the project work plan which requires (but is not limited to):

• General captive care of turtles that are part of an ex-situ conservation project, including facility management and diet preparation.
• Assistance with the Wild Snake Rescue Project. Including processing individuals, data collection and reporting, and re-release activities.
• Species habitat management and monitoring for rare frog species.
• Record keeping and management of the natural history specimen collection.
• Assisting with data collection and reporting.
• Work from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Five-day work week with weekend and public holiday attendance required on a roster system.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
• Previous related experience with animals, with hands-on experience in animal husbandry preferred.
• A qualification in biological science, animal husbandry or related subjects
• Preferably bilingual in both written and spoken Cantonese and English.
• Physically fit to work in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather.
• Able to work independently and also work in a team.
• Driving licence an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, responsible and friendly.