Specialist Keeper Birds

Department of Tourism and Hospitality

Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Alice Springs Desert Park

Job title Specialist Keeper Birds Designation Technical 2 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $70,859 - $79,902 Location Alice Springs

Position number 14809 RTF 350355 Closing 01/07/2026

Contact officer Bronte Stray on 08 9851 8731 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://depws.nt.gov.au | www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

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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

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As an experienced Zookeeper, under direction of the Senior Keeper, undertake a leadership role for the training, and daily

husbandry of the living bird collection held at the Alice Springs Desert Park.

1. Provide day-to-day leadership for husbandry and display of the bird collection.

2. Lead presentations to the public to the highest possible standard.

3. Review activities in the area of responsibility and advise the Senior Keeper on industry developments to ensure practices

remain at the forefront of zoological standards.

4. Operate within a strong safety culture following defined Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures

1. Demonstrated ability to effectively undertake husbandry of captive birds.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of display of birds and ability to train other staff in the effective use of these

principles and techniques.

3. Ability to effectively work in and lead a small team of zookeepers, set appropriate daily priorities, and provide appropriate

feedback.

4. High level of self-motivation and proven ability to work unsupervised.

5. A high level of observation skills and the ability to recognise, interpret and solve captive welfare and husbandry problems.

6. Good communication skills, including in computer literacy, ability to liaise effectively with other staff in this multi-

disciplinary workplace.

7. “C” Class NT drivers’ licence or the ability to obtain.

1. Ability to be effective in the collection and/or acclimatisation of animals from the wild to captivity.

2. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent or relevant experience in a field of technical

work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.

1. This position involves regular weekend, out of normal business hours, and public holiday work.

2. This position involves regular field and other outdoor work in the extreme environmental conditions of Central Australia.