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.
- Please tell us about your experience being a team leader?
- How do you keep your team motivated and team culture high and engaged?
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 10 September 2024