Leaf Cutter

Oakvale Wildlife Park; Salt Ash; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakvale Wildlife Park in Salt Ash is seeking a Leaf Cutter to harvest and prepare browse for koalas and other residents. This hands-on, outdoor role suits those who love the outdoors and want to contribute to animal wellbeing.

You will work across 25 acres, start early each day, and coordinate with keepers to meet daily browse requirements. No formal experience required; a strong work ethic and reliability are key.

Qualifications

• Interest in horticulture, native plants or land care.
• Comfortable with physical, outdoor work.
• Reliable, punctual with early starts.
• No formal experience required, strong work ethic and love of outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Source, cut and prepare fresh browse and native plant material for animals.
• Work outdoors across the park's 25 acres in all weather conditions.
• Coordinate with keepers to understand daily browse requirements for different species.
• Maintain tools and equipment used for browse collection.
• Support broader animal care tasks as needed.

Job description

Oakvale Wildlife Park is a family-run, 100% Australian-owned wildlife park set on 25 acres in Salt Ash, Port Stephens. For over 40 years we've cared for native and exotic animals, from koalas and kangaroos to red pandas. Animal welfare and conservation sit at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people to join us who share that passion.

Love being outdoors and want a role that directly supports our animals' wellbeing? As our Leaf Cutter, you'll be part of the daily rhythm of the park, harvesting and preparing fresh browse and native plant material that keeps our koalas and other resident wildlife happy and healthy.

It's hands-on, physical work with a real sense of purpose behind every load, and a great fit for anyone who'd rather spend their day outdoors than behind a desk.

What you'll do:

• Source, cut and prepare fresh browse and native plant material for our animals each day
• Work outdoors across the park's 25 acres in all weather conditions
• Coordinate with keepers to understand daily browse requirements for different species
• Maintain tools and equipment used for browse collection
• Support broader animal care tasks as needed

What we're looking for:

• A genuine interest in horticulture, native plants or land care
• Comfortable with physical, outdoor work, this role is active and hands-on
• Reliable, punctual and happy with early starts
• No formal experience required, just a strong work ethic and a love of the outdoors

Applications close 31st August 2026

Due to an expected high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.