Facilities and Environment Officer

· Join a growing team – multiple positions for trades and handy persons

· Casual, full-time and part-time roles

· Pearcedale location

Are you ready to take on a challenging role in a unique environment? Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, renowned for its commitment to conservation and exceptional wildlife experiences, is seeking trades and handy people to join its Facilities and Environment team.

Moonlit Sanctuary is a 25-acre property comprising buildings, animal enclosures, a natural creek and wetland, and undeveloped native bushland. In addition to our furry, feathered and scaley friends in-residence, Moonlit Sanctuary welcomes thousands of visitors to its Pearcedale location each week.

The Facilities and Environment Team is responsible for the upkeep and safe operation of Moonlit Sanctuary infrastructure and grounds. This includes handling both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (ranging from animal welfare needs to the maintenance of assets, buildings, paths, vehicles, landscapes, and visitor safety), as well as overseeing or undertaking capital projects, and ensuring security of the Sanctuary.

Facilities and Environment Officers are central to supporting internal departments to provide a safe and memorable experience for visitors.

Available Positions:

Facilities and Environment Officer, Trade (full time, 7.00am-3.00pm, Mon-Fri).

Facilities and Environment Officers, Non-Trade (part time, casual on a rotating roster including alternating weekends).

What We’re Looking For:

· Trade certificate in building and/or construction, carpentry or similar, or significant relevant experience across a range of trade areas.

· Practical experience in performing maintenance works, preferably in a public space environment.

· Ability to efficiently execute maintenance programs and contribute to site development and construction projects.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities both autonomously and as part of a larger team.

· Great communications skills enabling you to develop and maintain productive relationships with workers and contractors.

· Open support for workplace safety and thorough understanding of safety principles and risk.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, easily adapting to working with cloud-based applications.

· Someone willing to flex with the business to achieve its goals and objectives.

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What we can offer you

· Competitive remuneration.

· Generous employee discounts on all Moonlit Sanctuary services and products.

· Free on-site car parking.

· Uniform and required tools of trade.

· Unlimited access to an employee Wellbeing, Safety and Support program.

Why Join Us?

At Moonlit Sanctuary, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real impact. 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 at careers@moonlitsanctuary.com.au using the subject line: Facilities and Environment Officer. Please indicate which role/s you are applying for.

Send your CV and short cover letter highlighting why you should join our Facilities and Environment Team to careers@moonlitsanctuary.com.au.

Applications for this position will close at midnight, Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conversation Park is committed to providing a working environment that is purpose-driven, collaborative and positive. We offer access to an Employee Wellbeing, Safety and Support Program, learning and development opportunities and generous discounts on products and services.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conversation 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.