We are excited to offer:

• Full time - 7-day roster pattern (Mon to Sun) & public holidays as required
• $39.40 per hour (first 3 months), then $43.25 per hour (Salary $85,000 per annum) +11% Superannuation
• Paid Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Stunning coastal work location on Phillip Island
• An opportunity to join a passionate and professional conservation team on Millowl (Phillip Island)

The Role

Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) has a primary focus of rehabilitating sick and injured seabirds and can respond to marine pollution, wildfire and heatwave events.

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

• Excellent leadership, reporting and communication skills
• Experience in designing, coordinating, executing wildlife rehabilitation, and health programs.
• Proven ability to work with external wildlife stakeholders.
• Experience in managing captive or rehabilitated wildlife.
• Experience in wildlife health research, diagnostics or associated wildlife practices.
• Experience in wildlife emergency response.

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

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or relevant experience in the related field.
• Working with Children Check
• A current Manual Drivers’ Licence
• First Aid Level II and CPR

A position description is attached.