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Zookeeper
Department of Tourism and Hospitality —Alice Springs NT
- Weekend availability
- Management
- No degree
- Communication skills
3d
Senior Ranger
Department of Tourism and Hospitality —Batchelor NT
- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
7d
Tour Guide
IBIS STYLES —Darwin NT
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
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Permit and Research Support Officer (Affirmative Measure - Indigenous)
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Darwin NT
- $5 - $88,834 a year
- Management
- Research
- First Aid Certification
- Relocation assistance
12d
Permit and Research Support Officer
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Darwin NT
- $5 - $88,834 a year
- Management
- Research
- First Aid Certification
- Relocation assistance
12d
Veterinary Nurse
The Ark Animal Hospital —Yarrawonga NT
- Overtime
- Clinic
- Employee discount
4h
Adviser Land Management
Rio Tinto —Jabiru NT
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
2d
Veterinarian
The Ark Animal Hospital —Yarrawonga NT
- From $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Nursing
- Employee discount
4h
Bore Mechanic
Hewitt —Alice Springs NT
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Ranger
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Zookeeper

Department of Tourism and Hospitality
Alice Springs NT

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Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Alice Springs Desert Park
Job title Zookeeper Designation Technical 1 - RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 20/07/2026
Salary $62,094 - $69,430 Location Alice Springs
Position number 15543 RTF 349084 Closing 14/06/2026
Contact officer Bronte Stray on 08 8951 8731 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349084
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 leadership of a Specialist Keeper, undertake zoo keeping duties as part of the daily care, management, training and
display of the living animal collection and the maintenance and landscaping of their enclosures. Deliver formal and informal
educational presentations and encounters to achieve environmental awareness, education, and visitor appreciation.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with the daily husbandry, enrichment and/or training of animals in a section of the animal collection.
2. Assist with maintenance of high-quality naturalistic exhibits that meet animal welfare guidelines and are educational

public displays.
3. Maintain daily section animal records.
4. Work and communicate effectively within a small dynamic team environment.
5. Conduct public presentations and other public relations activities as required.
6. Maintain a strong Workplace health and safety culture within the team.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Possess a thorough understanding of captive husbandry duties and/ or training of captive wildlife using principles of

operant conditioning.
2. Possess an understanding of the principles of the display of Australian animals.
3. Ability to observe animal behaviour and an understanding of animal behavioural and management problems.
4. Ability to work as part of a small team of zookeepers, to work with minimal supervision, and to provide appropriate

feedback.
5. Ability to relate to the public and carry out public relations work as required (e.g. presentations and educational talks).
6. Good communication skills, including in computer literacy, and ability to liaise effectively with other staff in this multi-

disciplinary workplace.
7. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
8. “C” Class drivers licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable
1. A relevant qualification in this field of captive animal husbandry or zoology or equivalent experience in a field of technical

work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.

Further information
1. This position involves regular field and other outdoor work in the extreme environmental conditions of Central Australia.
2. This position involves regular shifts on weekends out of normal business hours and public holidays.

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