The role offers:

• An opportunity to join a passionate and professional conservation team on Phillip Island (Millowl)
• Full time permanent position
• $76,000 (probationary rate) to $83,000 (permanent rate) plus super
• 7-day roster pattern (Mon to Sun) & public holidays as required
• Stunning coastal work location on Phillip Island

The Role

This hands-on role is responsible for managing the WRC and supervising team members to ensure the Conservation Department's wildlife rescue, health research and rehabilitation programs comply with best practice and industry standards. This role applies an evidence-based approach to wildlife rehabilitation, where the ecology and management of wild populations of birds and mammals is considered during the triage process. This position will be responsible for the training and development of staff, coordinating wildlife health research programs, developing and maintaining facilities and equipment, and ensuring policies and procedures are reviewed and adhered to optimise animal health.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience working in a wildlife clinic or wild animal rehabilitation.
• Sound understanding of seabird rescue, rehabilitation and release.
• A sound understanding of environmental management principles and practices, especially in wildlife husbandry, rehabilitation management and rescue.
• A proven ability to pro-actively plan, co-ordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate programs of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work within a team environment and form good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in wildlife health diagnostics, sample collection and handling.

To commence your journey with us, the following is required:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, or a Degree in Wildlife and Conservation Biology
• Working with Children Check
• Manual Drivers’ Licence
• First Aid Level II and CPR