Wildlife Officer

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

Hidden Vale, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,776 - $93,121; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Native wildlife species care
Husbandry and cleaning
Animal management records
** The University of Queensland is seeking a Wildlife Officer to provide high-quality husbandry and care for native wildlife at the Hidden Vale Research Station, supporting teaching and research activities. This full-time, fixed-term position requires a degree or diploma in a relevant field, alongside practical animal care experience, and offers a competitive salary with various employee benefits. **

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.
  • Benefits include 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading, paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts.

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** The University of Queensland is seeking a Wildlife Officer to provide high-quality husbandry and care for native wildlife at the Hidden Vale Research Station, supporting teaching and research activities. This full-time, fixed-term position requires a degree or diploma in a relevant field, alongside practical animal care experience, and offers a competitive salary with various employee benefits. **

Salary

Base: $83,776 - $93,121; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision making and trouble-shooting
  • Agile across different areas

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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