Perth Zoo gets hands-on in wildlife conservation, at home and beyond our borders. This is what makes us one of the world’s best inner-city zoos. One simple vision inspires and directs our work – a world where diversity of species and habitats is secure.

We are seeking to establish a register of candidates for short-term contract or casual opportunities that may arise within our Life Sciences Directorate to address leave coverage, backfill for employees acting in other roles and periods where additional staffing is required to fulfill operational requirements. These roles will be within our Australian Fauna or Exotic Fauna sections.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer Zoology, this role works as an effective member of the section team, providing a high level or care, husbandry and health monitoring for assigned species at Perth Zoo.

Technical Officers operate within a strong safety culture and follow defined Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, including the Zoo's Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs). Training will be provided as operationally required.

Remuneration

This position has a classification of Level 1 under Schedule 2 of the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.

The annual salary range is $68,028 - $77,574 p.a. plus superannuation or the pro rata equivalent for part-time employees.

The hourly rate range for casual employees is $34.7747 - $39.6544 per hour plus 25% casual loading.

How to Apply

To help us determine your suitability, please submit the following:

• A written response addressing the five (5) criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current CV or resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Good knowledge of how animal biology can inform the husbandry and management of wildlife under care.
   
2. Some experience in the husbandry and management of wildlife in an environment relevant to this role.
   
3. Ability to express ideas and information effectively, verbally and in writing, including public speaking and the observation of and reporting on animal behaviour.
   
4. Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively, individually and in a team environment.
   
5. An understanding of workplace health & safety, and equity & diversity principles and practices.

Note: Applicants with experience in the husbandry and management of wildlife in an environment relevant to this role (criterion 2 above) will be particularly well regarded.

A Certificate III in Wildlife & Exhibited Animal Care or Captive Animal Management or a relevant tertiary qualification, or progress towards a qualification is desirable but not essential.

When you are ready to submit your application, please visit Temporary Employment Register.

After lodging your application, you may be contacted to attend an interview if a suitable vacancy becomes available. Your application will stay on our temporary employment register for 90 days, after which time, you will need to re-apply.

Please note that if you are interested in permanent or long-term contract positions of over 12 months, you will need to apply separately for vacancies advertised on the WA Government Jobs website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, it is essential to be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or to hold a visa that entitles you to live and work in Australia for the term of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for short-term and casual positions.

Substantive Equality Statement

Perth Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Perth Zoo also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Technical Assistance

For assistance with technical issues, please contact the BigRedSky Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.