Are you ready to take on a challenge during a period of change and growth? Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, renowned for its commitment to conservation and exceptional wildlife experiences, is seeking a manager to lead 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.

As Moonlit Sanctuary’s Facilities and Environment Manager, you would report to the General Manager and be responsible for the overall maintenance of all facilities and environment, and for leading development projects to support sustainable growth and enhancement of Moonlit Sanctuary.

This critical role requires a resourceful leader that is 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 and high performance, aligning with Moonlit Sanctuary’s values and strategic goals.

Facilities Management: Oversee the maintenance of Moonlit Sanctuary facilities and environment, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and visitor experience.

Continuous Improvement: Embrace challenge as opportunity, collaborating with others on enhancements to the Moonlit Sanctuary’s facilities and environment.

Project Management: Lead development projects – both internally and through contractors – to ensure Moonlit Sanctuary continues to be a destination of choice for visitors.

Safety: Promote a culture of safety to enable people to work at their best.

What We're Looking For:

Trade qualifications in building and/or construction, carpentry or similar.

Practical experience in facilities management or building/construction industry (ideally both).

An experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of workplace safety and risk.

A proven leader with the ability to engage and mentor a team of specialists.

Someone with strong organisational and time management skills, who easily adapts to working with cloud-based applications.

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

Why Join Us?

At Moonlit Sanctuary, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in wildlife conservation while leading a skilled 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 [email protected] using the subject line: Facilities and Environment Manager.

Send your CV and short cover letter highlighting why you should be our next Facilities and Environment Manager to [email protected].

Applications for this position will close at midnight, Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conversation 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 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.