• Ongoing full time position
• Based at Healesville Sanctuary
• Monday to Friday roster with weekend Officer in Charge shifts as required
• Band 6 $107,824 plus 11% superannuation

Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation

We are looking for a Life Sciences Manager to join our Life Sciences leadership team at Healesville Sanctuary.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly formed Life Sciences team.  The Life Sciences Manager role will oversee the Tasmanian Devil and Guthega Skink conservation breeding programs, the Detection Dog Program, and the Platypus and Reptile sections.  They will be responsible for enabling continuous improvement to animal husbandry, animal welfare and visitor experiences at Healesville Sanctuary.  The Life Sciences Manager will work closely with the other Life Sciences Managers and the General Manager of Life Sciences to deliver the objectives of the Life Sciences department and Zoos Victoria. We are looking for an experienced manager with the skills to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships in a dynamic zoo environment. 

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with Zoos Victoria's Wildlife and Conservation team to develop and implement conservation and research targets for Tasmanian Devils and Guthega Skinks, and lead the keeping teams to meet these operational targets.
• Oversee the operational management of the Detection Dog Program based at Healesville Sanctuary
• Support the continued development of the recently established Australian Platypus Conservation Centre, including the redevelopment of the Platypus Habitats
• Have proven experience leading teams and promoting positive team cultures
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills and creative approaches to problem solving
• Possess a sound knowledge of animal welfare principles, be accountable for ensuring animal's environments support their welfare needs and be committed to implementing animal training and enrichment programs.
• Require a biological sciences degree as well as developed conceptual and analytical skills
• Lead the Life Sciences team in developing visitor experience programs that are integrated with animal care events, and have experience maintaining display exhibit standards.

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description attached.

Please submit a maximum two-page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply Now' link below.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bronwyn McCulloch General Manager Life Sciences [email protected] using the subject line: Life Sciences Manager - Healesville Sanctuary enquiry via EthicalJobs, or on 0408 664 394.

At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via [email protected] or visit our Inclusion and Diversity page for more information and contact.