Full Time Animal Keeper/Tour Guide

Full Time Animal Keeper/Tour Guide

About the position:

A position is available for a motivated and enthusiastic Animal Keeper. They must be willing to carry out all duties associated with Park and animal management including enclosure maintenance, animal welfare, conducting tours, animal food prep (weigh, portion, prepare, store) and general duties.

We are offering a full-time position (over a 14-day roster) in which communication, time management, and knowledge of various animals and their behaviour is necessary. Experience in handling horses would be an asset but not necessary.

Skills, Knowledge, and experience:

• Must be willing to do overtime and weekend work.

• Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent will be an advantage but not a necessity.

• Knowledge and experience in captive management of a range of species.

• Experience in captive animal management is an advantage.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be able to work as part of a team.

• Applicants must be Australian citizens.

• A current driver's licence is required for this position.

A competitive wage package will be offered in line with the level of experience and skills.

About Us:

Altina Wildlife Park is a Nationally Accredited Exotic and Native Animal Breeding Facility that does its part in bringing endangered animals back from the brink of extinction, which as you could imagine, is a monumental task. With family on our side we have created one of the most unique, successful zoos in Australia. The Park is set on a 207-hectare bush property on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point. The Park currently houses a diverse range of animals and has successfully been operating personalised, horse-drawn and motorised safari cart tours for 21 years.

We are committed to providing clients with an unforgettable, up-close and personal experience that will involve them with nature and majestic animals from all over the world to learn about the environment, conservation, fauna and flora - and have fun at the same time.

Altina has an open range layout that allows the animals to feel free, being able to see approximately 1km in every direction, as well as being able to see neighbouring species next to their own enclosures. Controlled tours allow the animals to remain relaxed at all times and ensures a stress-free environment which aligns as closely as possible to their natural habitat and therefore encourages more normal animal behaviours.

Altina & Conservation:

Altina's mission is to create and maintain memorable educational and unique visitor experiences in the hopes that this will inspire all in joining us in conserving wildlife and the environment. Through the support of generous businesses and visitors, Altina has managed to assist in the conservation efforts with many species within Australasia as well as others balancing on the boundary of extinction worldwide.

Some of Altina's successful achievements are with the programs involving species such as: Maned Wolves, African Wild Dogs, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Addax Antelope, Red Panda, Hog Deer and the Southern White Rhino Project.