Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Alice Springs Desert Park
Job title Casual Zookeeper Designation Technical 1
Job type Casual ($38.01 per hour) Duration Fixed to 14/12/2027
Salary $60,285 - $67,408 Location Alice Springs
Position number 84260003 RTF 340032 Closing 01/02/2026
Contact officer Peter Nunn on 08 8951 8412 or peter.nunn@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/ | www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340032
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Under the direction of Specialist Keepers undertake zoo keeping duties as part of the daily care, management, training and
display of the living animal collection and the maintenance of their enclosures.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with the daily husbandry and/or conditioning of animals in a section of the animal collection and the maintenance

of their displays and enclosures.
2. Operate within a strong safety culture and implement defined Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and

procedures while delivering Commission services.
3. Conduct public presentations and tours providing a visitor experience.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Understanding of basic captive husbandry and ability to provide care for captive wildlife.
2. Self-motivated with ability to effectively work with limited direct supervision.
3. Good observation skills and the ability to recognize animal behavioural and management problems.
4. Ability to engage with visitors and carry out presentations and tours.
5. Good communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with other staff in a multi-disciplinary workplace and work in a

small team.
6. Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays on a roster system.
7. Current “C” class NT drivers licence and First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain.

Desirable
1. Technical skills or formal training relevant to the positon.
2. Understanding of and strong commitment to the roles, values and functions of the Alice Springs Desert Park.

Further information
1. This position involves irregular rostered shifts, with no guaranteed weekly hours.
2. Assistance in relocation will not be offered for non-local applicants.

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