Wildlife Monitor Job at V&A Waterfront

Job Objectives:

Wildlife Monitoring

• Monitor behaviour of Seals and Birds (and other wildlife) in the V&A precinct
• Assist with the movement of seals/birds and other wildlife as necessary 
• Ensure reduced human-wildlife conflict around the marina and harbour basins
• Ensure reduced incidence of seals on or near yachts and motorboats
• Record and report on marine wildlife sightings, numbers, movements and relevant observations 
• Record and report on bird behaviour
• Record and report on animal health and welfare observations
• Maintain appropriate records 

 Wildlife Welfare

• Assist with marine wildlife rescue and response activities within the V&A Waterfront precinct (including dry docks)
• Contribute to the welfare of marine wildlife in the V&A precinct
• Conduct general observation patrols to identify welfare concerns within the precinct
• Assist with disentanglements
• Identify, record and report entangled seals and other wildlife welfare concerns
• Identify and assist with the rescue and collection of injured or compromised seabirds and other wildlife where appropriate.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Liaise with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, including the Marine Wildlife Management team, tenants and the public specifically
• Observe Animal Health and well-being and communicate concerns to the Marine Wildlife Management team
• Assist the Marine Wildlife Management team with possible animal rescues within the V&A precinct
• Engage with the public regarding marine wildlife and appropriate human-wildlife interactions within the V&A precinct. 
• Engage with the public to create Conservation Awareness around wildlife found within the V&A precinct

Operational Execution

• Assist the Marina Team
• Responsible for general housekeeping and assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of designated wildlife areas and infrastructure (seal platforms)
• Maintain and care for equipment
• Turn off energy consuming equipment when not in use
• Report on problems with or possible improvements to the environmental performance
• Consider environmental issues when making decisions (best practice standards applied)
• Source environmentally friendly products and materials
• Report on environmental incidents or risks
• Dispose of waste in the correct manner
• Involved with sustainability projects
• Attend environmental and other relevant training sessions
• Occasionally assist the curatorial team at the Aquarium
• Ensure business effectiveness and continuity by implementing and adhering to policies and procedures, briefs, and deadlines
• Make sure that all Health & Safety standards are complied with as set out in legislation
• Comply with V&A and TOA’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Assist the Marina Team
• Occasionally assist the Marine & Industrial Department at the Cruise Terminal and on the V&A Waterfront Property

Educational Requirements:

Required: 

• Gr. 12 

Advantageous

• First Aid
• Animal Welfare Training
• Driving license
• Basic swimming ability and confidence working in and around water in a Harbour environment.

Knowledge Requirements 

• Working Knowledge of wildlife monitoring (specifically seal and bird monitoring)
• Health & Safety standards
• Basic understanding of animal health and welfare
• General knowledge of relevant marine wildlife characteristics and habits
• Using radio communications
• Data capturing 
• Public engagement
• Basic biosecurity, health, and safety principles

Skills Requirements:

• Analytical and methodical
• Observation skills
• Data capturing and reporting
• Practical, logicalInterpersonal skills
• Good communication
• Adaptable
• Must be able to cope with the physical demands of the job, undertaking manual and sometimes heavy work

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working with animals (including animal care / management)
• Working on weekends and public holidays as well as overtime will be required at times