27/06/2025
Animal Keeper Casual positions available
Priam Psittaculture Centre Research & Breeding (PPC R&B)
National Threatened Species Institute (NTSI)
Animal Keeper Casual positions available
Priam Psittaculture Centre Research & Breeding (PPC R&B)
National Threatened Species Institute (NTSI)
Priam Psittaculture Centre Research & Breeding (PPC R&B) facility focuses on threatened and critically endangered species, in particular Parrots and small native mammals.
The facility is located near Bungendore NSW (30 min from Canberra) and is not open to the public.
PPC R&B is an NSW accredited animal research facility for native birds and mammals, a Zoo & Aquarium Association (ZAA) welfare-accredited institution, and holds Australia's only CITES-registered Appendix I captive breeding program.
PPC R&B is seeking a person is passionate about pursuing a career in the field of conservation through captive animal management. The individual must have a positive mature attitude and is able to perform well in a fast-paced environment. The role will include general daily husbandry to a high standard, for both exotic and native species.
Essential criteria:
• Possess a high level of fitness and ability to walk for long periods at a fast pace.
• Capable of lifting up to 15kg.
• Willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Available to work weekends, public holidays, and outside of normal hours if required.
• Capable of working independently.
• Current Driver’s License and own vehicle.
Desirable:
• Certificate III in Captive Animal Management/Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Science/Biology/equivalent.
• Previous experience in a keeping or animal husbandry role.
• Captive breeding experience with threatened species.
• Self-motivated with an interest in threatened species conservation.
• Pseudomys husbandry and population management.
• Psittacine husbandry and population management.
Applications:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your skills and ability to meet the selection criteria listed above and your current resume, including two referee contact phone numbers.
Only applications meeting all essential criteria will be considered for this position.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
Please submit all applications to [email protected].
For further enquiries please email or contact Daniel on 0421 383 051.
For more information on our facility, please visit: https://priam.com.au/blog/
