Role: Electrician - Taronga Zoo
Work somewhere completely different. Every single day.
· Sydney’s Iconic Taronga Zoo – Cammeraigal Country
· Ongoing Full-Time
· Annual Salary Package is $79,404 (includes base of $70,368 + 11.5% Super) + penalties & allowances.
· 7:00am – 3:45pm, rotating roster (max 19 days in a 28-day cycle, including one weekend every 4 weeks)
Why work with us?
If you’re looking to swap out the usual job sites for giraffes and ocean views—this is the job for you. Taronga Zoo isn’t just a workplace, it’s a one-of-a-kind environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a passionate trades team maintaining a range of spaces including:
🐘 Animal exhibits
🍽️ Restaurants & function spaces
🏥 Wildlife hospital & research labs
🎓 Education & event spaces
All this while overlooking Sydney Harbour and contributing to conservation and community outcomes you can genuinely feel proud of.
About the Role…
You’ll work alongside our Electrical Supervisor and broader assets team to deliver a broad range of electrical services—installation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on both HV and LV systems.
You’ll be part of a team that values safety, sustainability, and a can-do attitude. Your work will directly contribute to a space enjoyed by over a million guests and countless species each year.
Key Accountabilities…
· Complete all trade and non-trade related work activities as scheduled and allocated by the Leading Hand Electrician or management.
· Adhere to work requisition system and follow through with projects efficiently and effectively.
· Operate a range of electrical fitting equipment used to maintain the presentation of the zoo facilities.
· Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
· Ensure work is performed in a timely, cost-effective manner to prescribed quality standards to meet stakeholder and Taronga needs.
· Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
About You…
We are looking for candidates that have:
· Electrical Trade Qualification.
· Hold Current NSW A Grade Electricians License.
· Current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised including manual.
· Certification in High Voltage or Confined Spaces is not essential, although highly regarded.
· Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
· Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods
· Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
· Discounts on accommodation and food at both our Sydney and Dubbo sites
· Discounted Fitness Passport
· A friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth trades team
· A genuinely unique place to grow your skills and make a difference
· We’re a social team - there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
· + more!
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.
About Applying…
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.
1. Describe how you feel you can contribute to a positive workplace environment.
2. Safety is number 1 in this position; How do you manage the risks associated with electrical work when performing your day to day tasks?
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 1 June 2025