Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - Life Sciences Manager

Job Description

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park •Make an impact in wildlife conservation.•Senior leadership position.•Full-time, Monday to Friday. Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for wildlife conservation and the environment? Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, renowned for its commitment to conservation and exceptional wildlife experiences, is seeking a manager to lead its Life Sciences team. As Moonlit Sanctuary’s Life Sciences Manager, you would report to the General Manager and be responsible for the overall performance and strategic direction of Life Sciences. This critical role requires a leader driven to achieve impactful outcomes for Moonlit Sanctuary and its people, the animals in our care and the overall visitor experience. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and high performance, aligning with Moonlit Sanctuary’s values and strategic goals. Operational Management: Oversee all Life Sciences operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, animal welfare, compliance and visitor experience. Continuous Improvement: Drive a growth mindset, collaborating on better and more efficient ways of working in support of Moonlit Sanctuary’s goals. Conservation: Oversee Moonlit Sanctuary’s conservation programs in alignment with its vision and mission, exploring new opportunities for impactful change. What We're Looking For: A qualified professional with relevant experience in a zoo or wildlife park in the conservation sector. A purpose-driven leader with the ability to engage, inspire and mentor a team. In-depth understanding and commitment to Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) Australasia models and standards. Knowledge of leading-practice husbandry of a range of native Australian animals. A strong commitment to wildlife conservation and an eagerness to build on current successes and grow with the business. Why Join Us? At Moonlit Sanctuary, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in wildlife conservation while leading a talented and dedicated team. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join us on our mission to conserve Australia’s wildlife while delivering exceptional experiences to our visitors. For a confidential discussion or to arrange adjustments to support your application, please contact Katiana Velcek on 03 5978 7935 or email using the subject line: Life Sciences Manager. Send your CV and short cover letter to Applications for this position will close at midnight, Sunday 16 February 2025. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is committed to providing a working environment that is purpose-driven, collaborative and positive. We offer flexible work arrangements to support employees with work-life balance, access to an Employee Wellbeing, Safety and Support Program, learning and development opportunities and generous discounts on products and services. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodiverse people, gender diverse people and LGBTIQA+ people. We welcome applications from people with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr