Front Desk Coordinator - TWPZ

Taronga Conservation Society Australia; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid work model

Complimentary passes across Taronga’s

Free onsite parking

Discounts on accommodation

Discounted F&B

Discounted Fitness Passport

Social team events

+ more!

Job summary

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo seeks an experienced Front Desk Coordinator to manage front desk operations and guest services across our accommodation experiences. You will work closely with the Accommodation Manager to deliver exceptional stays, ensure safety and maintain facilities.

Essential requirements include a First Aid Certificate, NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol, and a Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or Business-related qualification or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
• First Aid Certificate (at own expense)
• Current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (at own expense)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (at own expense)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day front desk operations across accommodation experiences, ensuring exceptional guest service.
• Recruit, onboard, train and roster front office and reservations team members.
• Maintain high standards of property presentation and upkeep.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping to maintain guest readiness and presentation.
• Provide leadership and resolve escalated guest enquiries and issues.
• Support efficient operation of accommodation products through accurate record keeping and systems.
• Promote safety and WHS compliance, oversee after-hours emergencies, and lead communications.
• Champion sustainability and resource efficiency in operations.

Education

First Aid Certificate

NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol

NSW Working with Children Check

Hospitality or Business-related qualification

Job description

• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 1/2, annual package $88,406 - $96,112 (includes base salary $ 78,000 - $84,799 + plus superannuation & leave loading)

• Located at Sydney’s Iconic Taronga Zoo
• Ongoing, full-time position
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 1/2, annual package $88,406 - $96,112 (includes base salary $ 78,000 - $84,799 + plus superannuation & leave loading)

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is looking for an experienced and motivated Front Desk Coordinator to help shape unforgettable guest experiences across three unique stays, including the highly anticipated Serengeti Resort!

Create memorable stays at Taronga Western Plains Zoo by coordinating accommodation operations, supporting your team and delivering exceptional service from arrival to departure.

About The Role…

To coordinate and facilitate the delivery of high-quality guest service and product to Taronga Western Plains Zoo's overnight guests. The Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for overseeing front desk operations, implementing procedures and programs to ensure consistent service and product delivery and ensuring that the Zoo’s accommodation outlets are maintained. Working closely with the Accommodation Manager, the role supports operational excellence, guest satisfaction and the financial sustainability of the accommodation products.

Key Accountabilities…

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of front desk, reservations and guest services f unctions across accommodation experiences, ensuring exceptional guest service, efficient operations and seamless guest journeys.
• Support, develop and coordinate front office and reservations team members through recruitment, onboarding, training, rostering and day-to-day and supervision activities, ensuring resources are effectively deployed to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain high standards of property presentation and upkeep through regular inspections, issue identification and coordination of maintenance and operational support requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Housekeeping Coordinator to monitor and maintain high standards of accommodation presentation, cleanliness and guest readiness.
• Provide operational leadership and support to front office teams by managing escalated guest enquiries, resolving operational issues and identifying opportunities to enhance guest satisfaction, operational performance and service quality.
• Support the efficient operation of Taronga Western Plains Zoo's accommodation products through effective administration, accurate record keeping and the timely use of operational systems and processes.
• Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all WHS requirements, ensuring safe practices and effective incident response. Oversee base operations and after-hours emergencies, leading the team in radio monitoring and communications
• Champion operational decisions and behaviours that reduce environmental impact, support resource efficiency and contribute to Taronga’s long‑term sustainability commitments.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

Key Knowledge And Experience

• Hospitality or Business-related qualification or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.

Essential Requirements

• Hold and maintain a First Aid Certificate (at own expense)
• Hold and maintain a current paid NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (at own expense)
• Hold and maintain a current paid 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.

• Describe a time you managed a guest concern where their expectations were not being met. How did you assess the situation, coordinate a response and balance the guest’s needs with operational requirements?
• Describe how you have built and maintained strong relationships within a team you managed. How did you encourage communication, trust and collaboration?

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 4 October 2026