Role:  Apprentice Plumber - Taronga Zoo - 2025 Start Date!

Date Posted:  30 Oct 2024
Department:  Facilities Delivery
Job Req ID:  329

  • Located at Sydney’s Iconic - Taronga Zoo!
  • 4 Year Plumbing Apprentice position - Certificate III in Plumbing
  • Early 2025 start date!

 

Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for a motivated and willing to learn Apprentice Plumber to join our Assets team, starting in 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity for a school leaver, or adult apprentice, wanting to enter the Trades industry and complete their apprenticeship.


This role is totally unique; you’ll be working in the zoo grounds on the exhibit facilities for animals such as seal, penguins, tigers, elephants, pygmy hippos and gorillas + so much more!

Taronga will support 1 paid day per week where you will complete your trade studies at TAFE.

About the Role…

The Apprentice Plumber will provide a broad range of plumbing, draining and gasfitting services for cyclic maintenance, restoration, repairs and basic plumber related construction work, under the supervision of the Leading Hand/ Supervisor.

The Apprentice is required to attend TAFE training per week, as part of the standard working week.

Key Accountabilities…

  • Perform all types of plumbing, draining and gasfitting maintenance, restoration repairs and basic plumbing construction work, under supervision.
  • Adhere to work requisition systems and follow through with projects in an safe, efficient and effective manner.
  • Ensure work is performed to prescribed quality standards to meet stakeholder and Taronga needs.
  • Perform all trade and non-trade related work activities as scheduled / allocated and instructed by the Leading Hand / Supervising Plumber or management.
  • 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.
  • Work effectively as a member of a high performing team.

About You…

We are looking for a candidate that has:

  • Must be eligible to enrol in the relevant TAFE trade course.
  • Foundational critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance with industry standards.
  • Work well within a team environment and demonstrated ability take instructions.
  • Hold or eligible to hold a current NSW driver license or ability to have existing license formally recognised. (if over relevant age)
  • Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense (if 18 years +).

About Us…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

  • Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
  • A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
  • Discounted Fitness Passport
  • Free onsite zoo car parking
  • We’re a social team; there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
  • + more!

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the following target question as part of your application.

 

  1. What is it about starting a Plumber Apprenticeship at Taronga Zoo that motivates you?
  2. This is a 4 year apprenticeship, aimed at either a school leaver, or adult apprentice. Please give us a brief summary where you are in your career currently. 

 

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 24 November 2024