Volunteer Animal Keeper

• Jun 2020 - Present

Nature Documentary Researcher and Script Annotator

• Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

Researching and annotation of documentary scripts to ensure accurate information is provided to viewers. Researching and annotation of documentary scripts to ensure accurate information is provided to viewers.

Volunteer Penguin Researcher

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

Monitoring of penguin populations at the St Kilda Breakwater was conducted weekly. Activities including the securing of individual penguins, micro-chip recording and implanting, weight of each individual, developmental stage ( Adult or L1- L5) and sex were all recorded. Rubbish collection was also carried out sporadically. Monitoring of penguin populations at the St Kilda Breakwater was conducted weekly. Activities including the securing of individual penguins, micro-chip recording and implanting, weight of each individual, developmental stage ( Adult or L1- L5) and sex were all recorded. Rubbish collection was also carried out sporadically.

Education Officer

• Jan 2009 - Nov 2013

Specialist Fauna Handler(venomous reptiles) and Education Assistant Specialist Fauna Handler(venomous reptiles) and Education Assistant

Education/ Environmental Officer

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2011

Booking officer, Education and Activity officer. Education bookings - liaising with Teachers, transport, Volunteer co-ordinators, Tour guides, caterers, accommodation. Approximately 55 schools on average per term. Presenting up to 15 conservation based education activities. Assistance with specialised corporate groups and volunteer groups. Worked closely with the Environment team assisting with Reptile surveys, installation and maintenance of pit traps. Frog monitoring and Water quality testing. Lymbia monitoring and venomous snake call outs with the rangers Reconciliation photographs that were displayed in the Salt Store Gallery 2009 - 2010 Show less

Volunteer Keeper and Handler

• Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

General Husbandry of; Reptiles, Amphibians, Avian, Marsupial and Macropods exhibits. Some basic equine management. Daily Dingo exercise. Assisting with rehab care. Preparation of meals including fruit, vegetables, cricket, mill worms, day old chicks, mice, rats and pinkies. Education presentations and reptile handling with the general public. General Husbandry of; Reptiles, Amphibians, Avian, Marsupial and Macropods exhibits. Some basic equine management. Daily Dingo exercise. Assisting with rehab care. Preparation of meals including fruit, vegetables, cricket, mill worms, day old chicks, mice, rats and pinkies. Education presentations and reptile handling with the general public.