Role:  Leading Hand Labourer/Driver/Operator - Taronga Zoo

• Position located at Sydney’s Iconic Taronga Zoo!
• Full Time - ongoing position – immediate start available
• TCSA Wages Award, TZ LDO Leading Hand, Base salary $65,755.45 + 11.5% superannuation
• Additional penalties + Allowances where applicable

This is a truly unique opportunity! You will work on the exhibit facilities for animals such as tigers, elephants, pygmy hippos and gorillas! All whilst using your expertise in leading a team by undertaking repairs, alterations and improvements the zoo facilities.

• This is a full time position, leading a team of roughly 7 x LDO’s
• 6:00am till 2:45pm
• Rotating roster (Monday to Sunday rosters), averaging 5 shifts per week
• Weekend penalty rates apply!

About You…

We are looking for candidates who:

• Provides a broad range of construction, maintenance, transport and machine operation services, lead a small team, and support the Asset Operations Division
• Enjoy bringing the high quality of traditional workmanship to create innovative solutions
• Want to work in a tight-knit team with diverse stakeholders and communities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Can apply existing knowledge and experience, and develop further skills in multiple fields
• Can build and maintain effective working relationships with our Wildlife and Guest Experience Teams to support new developments and help the world’s endangered wildlife

Key Accountabilities…

• Carry out transport, courier, labouring and machinery operation requests as required, including transport of animals within the Zoo grounds and regional areas.
• Assist Works and trades Supervisor in the planning, prioritisation and the execution of work requisitions and transport requests.
• Assist Works and trades Supervisor in ordering and transport of materials required to perform exhibit refurbishment or maintenance.
• Lead employees, allocate duties, provide direction on work, ensure the quality of works, monitor performance, plan and set out tasks, estimate timelines and meet deadlines.
• Work independently and be responsible for a section of work following established priorities and work practices.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Licence requirements: NSW Drivers License, Medium Rigid License & forklift License
• Experience in the operation of machinery i.e. front-end loader with backhoe attachment and skid steer
• Experience in driving various vehicles, trucks and vans.
• Experience being a team leader to a small team
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check

Our Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Mosman and Dubbo sites
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted fitness passport
• Full uniform and PPE supplied
• Free on-site parking

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. Please tell us about your experience being a team leader? 
2. How do you keep your team motivated and team culture high and engaged? 

Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 10 September 2024