About This Role
Monitoring the presence and behavior of Cape fur seals and other marine wildlife within the V&A Waterfront precinct is the primary focus of this role. The Wildlife Monitor will work under the Marine Wildlife Management Programme to reduce human-wildlife conflict, discourage animals from accessing unsafe areas, and contribute to the welfare of marine wildlife, particularly seals and seabirds, fostering safe coexistence between wildlife and people in the harbor environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor behavior of seals, 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 harbor 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 behavior
- Record and report on animal health and welfare observations
- Maintain appropriate records
- 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
- Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including the Marine Wildlife Management team, tenants, and the public
- 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
- Assist the Marina Team with general housekeeping and 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 environmental performance
- Consider environmental issues when making decisions (applying best practice standards)
- Source environmentally friendly products and materials
- Report on environmental incidents or risks
