Role:  Senior Guest Experience Officer - Trackless Train Driver

Date Posted:  30 Sept 2025
Department:  Guest Experience
Job Req ID:  633
  • Located at Sydney’s iconic Taronga Zoo!
  • Casual position
  • TCSA Wages Employee Award, GEO hourly base rate $27.19 per hour (Mon to Fri) + additional weekend/ Public Holiday and after-hours penalty rates where applicable

 

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

 

Taronga is looking for experienced, driven and motivated Senior Guest Experience Officers – Taronga Wildlife Express Driver who are interested in a casual position.

                                                                                       

About the Role…

  • Shifts typically range from 10:00am till 4:00pm, 7 days per week + weekends and major events
  • Average of 2 shifts per week on offer + opportunity for more
  • This role provides a “world class” customer service experience across all visitor operations and programs – All on the job training provided!
  • As Taronga prepares for the school holiday periods leading into Summer/ School holidays, we are seeking casual Guest Experience Officers to join the team. Commencement of the role will be mid to late November 2025.

 

Key Accountabilities…

  • Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
  • Deliver high quality customer service experiences in order to provide excellent guest experience and promote repeat visitation.
  • Communicate Taronga’s education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga’s values to inspire change in accordance with Taronga’s vision and strategic pillars.
  • Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
  • 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: 

  • Demonstrated experience within the Customer Services, Attractions, Amusements, Tourism or Hospitality industry

And are willing to:

  • Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense
  • Hold and maintain a current NSW Drivers License (optional)

 

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

  • Complimentary family and friends passes across both of Taronga’s zoos in Dubbo and Sydney
  • A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
  • Reduced rates for some exciting services across both zoos
  • Free onsite parking, outside of peak periods
  • Discounted fitness passport
  • + more!

 

 

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. In 100 words or less, please outline your experience where you have driven a commercial or large vehicle where guests were transported for an experience or adventure?

 

  1. In 100 words or less, why would popular destinations such as Taronga Zoo have procedures & processes in place for guest experience, WHS and the day-to-day zoo operation?

 

Applications Close: Sunday 19 October 2025 – 11.59pm

 

Shortlisted candidates will need to be available to attend a 30-minute face to face interview at Taronga Zoo, Mosman on Monday 27 or Tuesday 28 October 2025 between 9am and Noon.