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Wildlife Keeper

Posted on July 24, 2025

Gold Coast, Australia
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Part Time

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Wildlife Keeper
$28.14 per hour Part Time
Paradise Country, Oxenford, Gold Coast

Explore the possibility of creating memories that last lifetimes with a career at Village Roadshow Theme Parks! Our company comprises of Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ’n’ Wild, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular, Village Roadshow Studios, Topgolf, Sea World and Sea World Resort. Apply today to see what employment opportunities await and find your dream job at one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast!

Village Roadshow Theme Parks are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About the Perks!

Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks
Earn complimentary passes for family and friends
Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences
Enjoy a wide variety of discounts throughout our properties and access to our Village Employee Benefits App which is partnered with more than 65 major retailers!
Exclusive and unique team member events and awards
Reward and Recognition incentives and prizes
Onsite Wellbeing Team and access to our EAP with 24/7 support
Opportunity for professional development & internal training, we strive to grow our talent!

The opportunity:
Paradise Country is seeking a passionate, motivated, and proactive Wildlife Keeper and animal trainer to work within the Wildlife department. This role involves involvement with numerous native Australian species and has the potential to expand into working with our exotic species.

Your day to day:

Undertake animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance tasks to maintain excellent health of all animals as well as ensuring the exhibit presentation standards are maintained at all times
Handle wildlife for guest interactives
Facilitate relevant education talks, school programs and interactive tours to provide an educational & conservational experience to guests and students
Maintain excellent hygiene practices at all times in diet preparation, presentation, and storage
Participate in rotation and auditing of stock
Ensure equipment is checked & maintained daily and ensure procedures are followed should equipment be faulty or require replacement
Be responsible for punctuality to all animal presentations, tours, programs and guest experiences

What you’ll bring:

Certificate III in captive animal studies or equivalent – Essential
Animal handling experience – Essential
Primate experience an advantage
Experience with animal training and positive reinforcement an advantage
Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience working with Australian wildlife & sound knowledge of animal husbandry. Either paid or volunteer- Essential
Previous Koala handling experience an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with guest service experience
Public speaking experience - Essential
Sound knowledge of current wildlife and environmental challenges to conservation
Manual Driver’s license an advantage