Role: Wildlife Pathologist - Taronga Zoo
- Located at Sydney’s Iconic Taronga Zoo
- Full-time, temporary 3 year contract
- TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 8/9, annual package $138,101 (includes base salary $121,845 + plus superannuation & leave loading)
Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced and motivated Wildlife Pathologist to join our Welfare Conservation & Science team!
Be at the forefront of wildlife conservation, delivering cutting-edge diagnostics and sharing expertise to safeguard animals, people, and the environment.
About the Role…
The primary remit of the Wildlife Pathologist will be to maintain the world-class wildlife diagnostic services of the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health (The Registry), to meet the increasing demand for diagnostic expertise in wildlife health, and to provide training programs to build wildlife diagnostic capacity nation-wide. The pathologist will have a track record in the implementation of One Health principles and will actively contribute to health outcomes for wildlife, domestic species, and humans in Australia. The role will also work closely with and provide collaborative, mutual support to the Zoo Pathology team.
Key Accountabilities…
- Undertake wildlife diagnostic work in-line with the needs and service agreements of Taronga’s Australian Registry of Wildlife Health, and to lead and support disease investigations of new and emerging wildlife diseases
- Communicate diagnostic results and research across a variety of stakeholders, informally and formally, including verbally, in presentations, in diagnostic reports, and in high impact journals
- Prepare grants to fund high priority training, education and research activity
- Train students and professionals to increase capacity in wildlife disease within Australia
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
About You…
We are looking for candidates that have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Science and registration or eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW
- Post-graduate training in veterinary pathology (Board Certification, Diplomates of American or European Colleges of Veterinary Pathology preferred), Experience in pathology relating to wildlife
- Excellent track record in publishing and funding wildlife health studies
- Good track record of assisting with implementation of research results and stakeholder management
- A pre-employment TB screening, Q Fever, Rabies and Tetanus vaccinations are a requirement of this role and must be obtained at the employees own expense
- Obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
- Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
- Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
- Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
- Discounted Fitness Passport
- 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.
- Tell us about a time you faced a challenging or unexpected diagnostic case. How did you approach the problem, what steps did you take to manage yourself under pressure, and what was the outcome?
- This role involves collaborating across diverse teams and using technology to deliver projects in wildlife health. Can you share an example of how you’ve worked collaboratively on a project, managed competing priorities, and used technology to achieve results?
Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 3 September 2025