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Snake Catcher resume template
A clean starting structure with example content grounded in what snake catchers actually do day to day, not generic filler. Download and replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Which resume format should you use?
Reverse chronological
You have a steady work history. This is the format almost every recruiter and ATS expects by default.
Functional
You're changing fields or have gaps in your employment. Leads with skills rather than a job-by-job timeline.
Combination
You're early career or have worked consistently but for only a few employers. Blends a skills summary with a shorter chronological history.
This template uses the reverse chronological format: the one most snake catchers should default to, since most Australian recruiters and ATS software expect it.
Professional summary
Practical snake catcher with a strong background in safe reptile handling and emergency response. Skilled in species identification, capture and relocation, and providing calm, clear advice to worried property owners. Committed to reducing conflict between people and native wildlife while meeting all state licensing and safety requirements.
Key skills
- Venomous and non-venomous snake identification
- Safe capture and handling using snake hooks, bags and protective gaiters
- Emergency call-out response and client reassurance
- Snake relocation to suitable release sites
- GPS mapping and species identification apps for accurate records
- Public education on snake avoidance and first aid
- Compliance with state wildlife licensing and safety standards
- Physical stamina and dexterity for varied terrain and conditions
- Clear written communication for incident reports
- Customer service for distressed clients
Experience: example bullet points
- Responded to emergency call-outs across residential and commercial properties, safely capturing and relocating snakes with no harm to people or animals.
- Identified snake species accurately using visual keys and identification apps, confirming venomous status before handling.
- Educated clients on snake safety and prevention, leaving behind practical steps to reduce future sightings.
- Maintained capture equipment, including snake hooks, bags and gaiters, ensuring readiness for call-outs.
- Relocated snakes to approved release sites, recording locations with GPS mapping for compliance.
- Managed high-volume call periods, prioritising urgent sightings and keeping clients calm during wait times.
Education
Certificate III or IV in Captive Animals, Conservation and Land Management, or a related field, with many snake catchers also holding a Diploma. A current first aid certificate and a state-issued wildlife handling permit are essential.
Keywords an ATS is likely to scan for
Applicant tracking systems match your resume against terms in the job ad before a person ever sees it. Only include the ones that actually apply to your experience, but if a term below matches something you've done, use the same wording the job ad uses.
- state wildlife licence
- snake handling permit
- first aid certificate
- venomous snake handling
- fauna authority
- wildlife relocation
- snake hook
- snake bag
- protective gaiters
- GPS mapping
- species identification
- emergency call-out
- customer service
- safety compliance
- public education
- WHS
- native wildlife
- reptile handling
Getting past ATS screening
- Match the specific skills, certifications and terms used in the job ad, not just your own wording for the same thing.
- Keep formatting simple: no tables, text boxes, columns, headers/footers or graphics. Parsers frequently drop content placed in these.
- Submit as .docx or PDF unless the job ad specifies otherwise.
- Use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) rather than creative alternatives.
- List your core skills and technical competencies in their own section so a keyword scan can find them instantly.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Tailor every bullet point to your own real experience and the specific job ad.