Ungulate Keeper - Hybrid Work & Wildlife Conservation

Taronga Zoo; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Complimentary passes for TarongaSydney

Complimentary passes for Taronga Dubbo

Free onsite parking

Discounts on accommodation

Discounted food & beverage

Fitness Passport

Social team environment

Job summary

Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo) is seeking an Ungulate Keeper to join our team and care for large mammals with a focus on welfare, enrichment, and safety. You’ll help ensure daily husbandry, implement training plans, and contribute to conservation messaging for visitors.

You’ll work within a collaborative team, delivering high-quality guest experiences and supporting welfare monitoring, habitat upkeep, and enrichment initiatives across ungulate species.

Qualifications

• NSW C Class Drivers Licence (or ability to transfer current unrestricted license)
• TB Screening
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of others to safely provide high quality animal husbandry and management techniques in line with Taronga policies and procedures to assist Taronga in meeting WHS and animal care and welfare targets and in complying with all relevant legislation.
• Comply with Taronga's Animal Welfare Charter to ensure industry leading standards of animal welfare are maintained and animals in our care are assured of Taronga's 5 Freedoms.
• Communicate Taronga's education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga's values to inspire behavioural change in accordance with Taronga's vision and strategic pillars.
• Deliver high quality customer services experiences in order to provide excellent guest experience and promote repeat visitation.
• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
• Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.

Job description

Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo) is seeking an Ungulate Keeper to join our team and care for large mammals with a focus on welfare, enrichment, and safety. You’ll help ensure daily husbandry, implement training plans, and contribute to conservation messaging for visitors.

You’ll work within a collaborative team, delivering high-quality guest experiences and supporting welfare monitoring, habitat upkeep, and enrichment initiatives across ungulate species.