Role: Labourer - Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- Position located at Dubbo’s Iconic Taronga Western Plains Zoo!
- Full Time, ongoing position
- TWPZ Labourer, starting from base salary $62,076 ranging to $68,865 (depending on experience) + employer's contribution to superannuation + annual leave loading
- Additional Weekend penalties apply!
This is a truly unique opportunity! You will work on the zoo exhibit facilities for animals such as giraffes, tigers, elephants, hippos and lions + more, as well as completing day to day labouring duties across the entire zoo location.
- This is a full time position
- Current work hours are 7am – 3.30pm with flexible work arrangements available, along with 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Weekend penalty rates apply!
About the role…
The successful individual will undertake work related to the development, upgrade, and maintenance/upkeep of all physical assets of Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Key Accountabilities…
- Provide input on the quoting and planning of maintenance works and projects.
- Ensure all work requests are completed within timeframes and to meet organisational expectations including enhancing visitor experience, animal husbandry and welfare, and commercial objectives.
- Complete regular inspections of public facilities, buildings and other assets to ensure that they are maintained and presented to the expected standard.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, completing assigned work tasks and projects to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
- Effective delivery of high-quality customer service to all Zoo visitors, staff and volunteers.
- Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
- Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga’s Work, Health and Safety Charter.
About you…
We are looking for candidates that have:
- Qualifications/ experience in welding, carpentry, fencing, landscaping or similar related fields highly regarded
- Hold a current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual.
- Maintain a current NSW White Card for Construction
- Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:
- Complimentary family and friends passes
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
- Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters
- To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here.
We Value Diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
Taronga provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with a disability and people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
How to Apply…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
- Outline your previous experience within a works and trades environment and how those skills could be used within a zoo environment.
- Work, Health and Safety is vital to the success of Taronga's operations. Describe your experience of working in a safe environment and having to comply with Work, Health and Safety legislation?
Applications close: 11:59pm 10 August 2025