Burbangana Program Coordinator - Identified

Taronga Conservation Society Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Taronga sites

Family and friends passes

Various employee discounts

Commitment to Country recognition

Job summary

Taronga Zoo in Sydney seeks an Aboriginal Program Coordinator to lead the Burbangana Program, guiding young people through culturally safe experiences that build confidence and skills while connecting them with Country.

You will foster partnerships with Aboriginal communities, families and government agencies, while supervising staff and ensuring program safety and impact across Taronga’s education and conservation agenda.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Strong relationship building and mentoring skills.
• Experience delivering educational or youth programs.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Current NSW Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the Burbangana Program for youth development.
• Build trusted relationships with participants, families and communities.
• Develop staff to deliver culturally informed educational activities.
• Coordinate administration, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate impact.
• Promote the program and maintain partnerships with community and government.
• Convey Taronga’s education, conservation and Commitment to Country goals.
• Foster cross-Taronga collaboration to support program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Work, Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Vulnerable youth experience

Indigenous engagement

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

Senior First Aid Certificate

NSW Driver’s License

Working with Children Check

Job description

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Date Posted: 29 Oct 2026

• Located at Sydney’s Iconic - Taronga Zoo
• Temporary, 12-month contract
• TCSA Salaried Award, Clerk Grade 6, Annual salary starting from $125,066 (includes annual base salary of $110,345 + 11.5% superannuation & leave loading)

Taronga Zoo, located on Cammeraigal Country, is looking for an exceptional Aboriginal Program Coordinator to join the team!

This is a unique opportunity to play a part in the lives of the Burbangana Program participants through sharing of culture, connecting participants with community and inspiring conservation action.

The Burbangana Program supports young people who are experiencing vulnerability or complex circumstances. Through culturally safe experiences, mentoring, education, training and connection to Country, the program helps participants build confidence, develop skills and create positive pathways for their future.

As part Taronga’s Education team, you will work alongside passionate educators and program specialists who deliver meaningful experiences to young people, schools, visitors and the communities across our zoo.

Supporting Taronga’s Commitment to Country, this identified position contributes to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while ensuring Aboriginal voices, culture and community perspectives remain central to program design and delivery.

About the Role…

The Burbangana Program Coordinator leads a program that supports young people to build confidence, strengthen identity, develop skills and connect with positive opportunities through the unique environment of Taronga Zoo.

This role blends youth development, cultural leadership, education and conservation. Every day is different, and every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life.

• Coordinate and deliver the Burbangana Program, supporting the cultural, educational and personal development of participants, including young people experiencing vulnerability or complex circumstances..
• Build trusted relationships with participants, families, Aboriginal communities, government agencies and service providers to support positive outcomes.
• Develop and support staff to deliver culturally informed educational programs, learning experiences and activities for participants, zoo guests and community.
• Coordinate program administration, evaluation, reporting and data collection to demonstrate impact and support continuous improvement.
• Promote the Burbangana Program and maintain strong partnerships with community, education, government and service delivery organisations.
• Communicate Taronga's education, conservation and Commitment to Country and Community objectives through program delivery, stakeholder engagement and community relationships.
• Build and maintain productive relationships across Taronga and with external partners to support program delivery and contribute to Taronga’s 2026-2030 Strategy.
• Contribute as an active member of a high performing team, and support the achievement of Taronga’s Commitment to Country.
• Ensure compliance with Work, Health and Safety requirements in line with Taronga’s Work, Health and Safety Charter.

About You…

We are looking for some that has:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people and support positive life outcomes.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
• Strong relationship building, mentoring and communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering educational, community, cultural or youth programs.
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• A current NSW Driver’s License or ability to have existing license formally recognised.
• A current paid NSW Working with Children Check , or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

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

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

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.