Dog Kennel & Wildlife Keeper – 6 Month - Full Time - Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Based in East Gippsland, with travel across Melbourne and regional Victoria
Start Date: Immediate | Applications close: September 30 (or sooner if position is filled)
Join the Wild Side
Are you passionate about dogs, animals, wildlife, conservation, and education? Ready to inspire others while working hands-on with some of Australia's most iconic native animals?
Wildlife Wranglers, the mobile wildlife education arm of Howling Husky Park, is on the lookout for a dedicated Dog Kennel & Wildlife Keeper to join our close-knit team. This exciting 6-month full time fixed-term role offers the chance to work with wildlife, farm animals, and dogs – including our beloved huskies from Howling Husky Sled Dog Tours.
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Why Work with Us?
* Get up close and personal with Australia's unique native fauna.
* Be part of a small, passionate, family business where no two days are the same.
* Inspire the next generation of conservationists.
* Managerial and Growth opportunities.
* Possibility of contract extension
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About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about wildlife, animals, education, and husbandry.
* Energetic, enthusiastic, and a confident speaker/communicator.
* Highly organised, reliable, and adaptable to changing conditions.
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
* Physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20kg unassisted.
* Positive, self-motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.
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Essential Requirements:
* Full driver's license.
* Current Police Check and a Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain one).
* Experience working with native animals and reptiles.
* Comfortable handling dogs, including working breeds such as huskies and kelpies.
* Previous experience in wildlife education or animal husbandry.
* Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and occasional evenings.
* Background or training towards animal science, zoology or a related field (desirable).
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Your Responsibilities:
* Animal husbandry - include but not limited to, care, feeding, cleaning, and record-keeping for a range of animals and wildlife.
* Support live animal and wildlife presentations at schools, events, and festivals.
* Engage with guests during encounters, animal experiences, and front-of-house duties at events.
* Help with enclosure maintenance and development.
* Contribute to wildlife monitoring projects – including trapping, data collection, and reporting.
* Travel regularly from our East Gippsland base to Melbourne and beyond.
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How to Apply:
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to
Tell us why you're the perfect fit for the team
Important: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications close September 30, but early applications are encouraged — the position may be filled before the closing date.
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Take the leap and turn your passion for wildlife into a wild new adventure with Wildlife Wranglers and Howling Husky Park