Animal Care and Hospital Manager - Kyabram Fauna Park
- Lead day-to-day animal care operations and veterinary hospital services at Kyabram Fauna Park.
- Manage a multidisciplinary team, including workforce planning, resource allocation and operational performance.
- Maintain high standards of animal welfare, husbandry, safety and continuous improvement in support of conservation objectives.
- Based at Kyabram Fauna Park
- Monday to Friday roster, with weekend work as required
- Band 6 - $117,822 per annum plus 12% Superannuation
Zoos Victoria operates four world-class Zoos: Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Kyabram Fauna Park. We are committed to fighting extinction and delivering tangible conservation outcomes, with a vision to be the world's leading zoo-based conservation organisation.
We are seeking a dedicated leader to join our Life Sciences team as Animal Care & Hospital Manager at Kyabram Fauna Park. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to wildlife conservation while leading a team at one of Victoria's unique wildlife destinations.
The Animal Care & Hospital Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of animal care operations and veterinary hospital services at Kyabram Fauna Park. Leading a multidisciplinary team, this role is responsible for driving operational excellence across animal care and veterinary hospital services while fostering a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
Working closely with Life Sciences Curators and Animal Care leaders across Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary, you will contribute to Zoos Victoria's conservation objectives and ensure high standards of animal welfare, husbandry, team performance and operational delivery.
We are seeking candidates with:
- Strong leadership capability and the ability to build cohesive, accountable and high performing teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and resolve complex challenges
- Strong husbandry knowledge and the ability to establish, maintain and continuously improve animal care standards
- A strong understanding of animal welfare principles
- The ability to manage daily operations, workforce planning and resource allocation
- A commitment to fostering a culture of learning, wellbeing and continuous improvement
For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available below.
Please submit a maximum two-page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bronwyn McCulloch - General Manager Life Sciences - bmcculloch@zoo.org.au - 0408 664 394
Applications close 2nd December at 5:00 PM
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