Role:  Work Health and Safety Coordinator

• Located at Sydney’s Iconic - Taronga Zoo, Cammeraigal Country  

• Ongoing Full-Time position 

• TCSA Salaried Award, Clerk Grade 1/2, annual salary package from $85,831 (includes base salary $75,728 + 12% superannuation + annual leave loading) 

Truly a unique place to work!  This role is unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere. You’ll work alongside zookeepers, scientists, trades, conservation teams and everyone in between, all working together to create a safe and thriving environment for people and animals alike. No two days will be the same, and you’ll be right in the centre of the action. 

If you’re tech-savvy, detail-oriented, enjoy supporting others and are keen to build your WHS career, this could be the perfect next step. 

Our WHS team is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic WHS Coordinator / WHS Officer to support safety systems, assist teams with WHS processes and help promote a positive, practical safety culture across the organisation. 

About the Role… 

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your WHS capability while providing hands-on support to workers and managers. You’ll build strong working relationships, help people navigate WHS tools and processes, and make it easier for teams to stay safe and compliant. 

Your work will be varied — from supporting inspections and corrective actions, to maintaining WHS systems, coordinating compliance training, and helping teams access the information they need to do their jobs safely. 

This is a Monday–Friday role (9am–5pm), with flexibility and hybrid work options discussed at interview. 

Key Accountabilities… 

• Assist with WHS assurance activities by monitoring corrective actions, helping schedule and support inspections, and preparing routine reports under direction. 

• Maintain WHS files and records, update spreadsheets, coordinate first aid stock ordering and disribution, organise meetings, take minutes and prepare basic correspondence. 

• Extract and check information from SafetyCulture™ and Riskware™ (training provided) and provide simple system support to staff, escalating issues when required. 

• Enter incident and hazard information into the register, check for missing details, and follow up with staff as directed. Assist with producing summaries or routine reports when requested. 

• Support staff access to WHS information by uploading documents to shared platforms, ensuring materials are current, and directing staff to the correct procedures and forms. 

• Assist with sourcing, coordinating and tracking WHS compliance training to support participation across teams. 

About You… 

We are seeking candidates who possess:  

• Ability to support WHS systems and processes under guidance, including helping staff with basic system enquiries once trained. 

• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

• Ability to organise work, follow instructions, and maintain accuracy in data entry. 

• Clear and confident communication skills when engaging with staff. 

• Willingness to learn WHS systems, processes and reporting requirements. 

• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working With Children Check and a valid driver’s licence. 

Benefits… 

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following: 

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s 

• Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers! 

• A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites 

• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites 

• Discounted Fitness Passport 

• + 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 ensure the accuracy, reliability, and meaningful interpretation of WHS data and metrics when using multiple systems or data sources. In your response, outline the steps you take to validate data, identify trends, and translate insights into recommendations. 

2. When you’re faced with multiple WHS issues that all appear important, how do you analyse the situation to determine what genuinely matters most? Describe your decision-making process.

Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday 4 December 2025