About National Trust Queensland & the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) (NTAQ) properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary embodies the values of NTAQ: conserving and promoting our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.
We are focused on delivering engaging guest experiences while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and training. We are seeking an engaging, casual Presentations & Animal Training Officer to join our team.
As a NFP with a mission of conservation, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary seeks a passionate animal welfare advocate who can also enhance guest experiences. This presents a unique opportunity for a professional in the industry to join an iconic tourism destination.
About the Role
Reporting to the Presentations & Animal Training Manager, this hands-on role involves managing animal training, welfare, and husbandry, as well as delivering engaging presentations that educate and entertain guests.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering conservation-based presentations and dynamic shows aligned with NTAQ’s vision.
Conducting show training, husbandry training, and foundation training for collection animals.
Utilising best practice and industry-standard conditioning techniques to maximise animal health and welfare.
Maintaining attention to detail in animal husbandry duties, including diet management, record-keeping, exhibit maintenance, and liaising with veterinary staff.
Performing confidently in shows and presentations, adapting to scripted and unscripted scenarios.
Providing animal-visitor interactions, including wildlife photo opportunities.
Collaborating with the Marketing and Events Team for media requests and special events.
Supervising and mentoring students and volunteers.
About You
To succeed, you should have hands-on experience in the commercial zoo industry, with knowledge of animal training and public presentations. Additional qualifications and skills include:
Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or relevant qualifications.
Knowledge of operant conditioning, animal husbandry, and best welfare practices.
High-level communication skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
Experience with training various animals and free-flight birds is advantageous.
Knowledge of ZAA standards and practices.
A reliable, flexible, and positive attitude, with high personal presentation standards.
Ability to work well in a team or independently.
Flexible availability across weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Manual driver’s license required.
What We Offer
Aligned with our mission to protect, conserve, and celebrate our heritage, we are committed to supporting our team members. We offer:
Flexible work practices.
Partnerships with tertiary education providers for recognized qualifications.
NTAQ Team Member Card with unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites, plus retail and food discounts.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes.
Access to over 470 fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
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