Wildlife Officer

Faculty of Science Hidden Vale Research Station (HVRS)

Hidden Vale, Queensland, Australia
$83,776 - $93,121 + 17 % super py
Hybrid
Native wildlife species care
Husbandry and cleaning procedures
Animal management records
The Faculty of Science Hidden Vale Research Station (HVRS) is seeking a Wildlife Officer to provide high-quality care and husbandry for native wildlife species. This full-time, fixed-term position will support teaching and research activities, with a focus on practical animal care and operational support within the facility

Job Summary

  • Provide high-quality husbandry and care of native wildlife species in support of teaching and research activities at the Hidden Vale Research Station (HVRS).
  • This role combines practical animal care responsibilities with administrative and supervisory duties, while providing key operational support to the HVRS Manager.
  • As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Faculty of Science Hidden Vale Research Station (HVRS) is seeking a Wildlife Officer to provide high-quality care and husbandry for native wildlife species. This full-time, fixed-term position will support teaching and research activities, with a focus on practical animal care and operational support within the facility.

Salary

$83,776 - $93,121 + 17 % Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Native wildlife species care
  • Husbandry and cleaning procedures
  • Animal management records
  • Biosecurity and compliance
  • Weekend and public holiday roster

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Decision making and trouble-shooting
  • Agile work across different areas
  • High degree of accuracy
  • Equity diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Wildlife Science, Biology or Zoology or equivalent
  • Relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of animal ethics codes
  • Supervising staff and training skills
  • Written and spoken communication skills
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights

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