Veterinary Officer - Education Lead

Taronga Zoo; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid work model

Complimentary passes to Taronga Zoo

Free onsite parking

Discounts on accommodation

Discounted food and beverages

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

Taronga Zoo Sydney is seeking an experienced Veterinary Officer to join our Education team. You will lead wildlife veterinary education, drive outreach programs and support professional development to strengthen veterinary capability and animal welfare across NSW.

Responsibilities include regional training delivery, establishing partnerships with clinics and government bodies, and providing clinical leadership to inform education programs. A hybrid work model and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with the NSW Veterinary Surgeon's Board.
• Experience in zoo and wildlife medicine and animal welfare principles.
• Experience sharing specialist veterinary knowledge and building capability through coaching or training.
• Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to travel across NSW for program delivery.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
• Willingness to obtain NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adaptation, development, delivery and improvement of wildlife veterinary education and outreach programs.
• Deliver regional training and professional development to strengthen veterinary knowledge and practice.
• Establish relationships with veterinary clinics, wildlife groups and government agencies to support outcomes.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership to guide education programs and initiatives.
• Ensure education activities meet stakeholder and funding requirements and are evaluated for impact.
• Lead program objectives, measurements and reporting within time and budget constraints.
• Develop new education and workforce initiatives to enhance impact and sustainability.
• Contribute to design and growth of training products and partnerships.

Skills

Clinical wildlife veterinary knowledge

Coaching and training

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work and prioritization

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Education

Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

At Taronga Zoo in Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, we lead conservation efforts in the field and participate in regional and global conservation breeding programs to establish insurance populations for species threatened in the wild. We also operate two wildlife hospitals that treat and rehabilitate injured native wildlife, as well as providing best practice health care for the animals at our Zoos.

Taronga has a deep commitment to conservation science. In Australia and internationally, we work with universities, governments and conservation partners to respond to challenges impacting wildlife and people. We also have a proud tradition of delivering conservation education programs that increase knowledge and awareness and inspire students to become global leaders in conservation. Taronga receives support from the NSW Government and the Taronga Foundation. Established in 2000, the Taronga Foundation raises funds for conservation, education programs and wildlife in our care.

• Located at Sydney's Iconic Taronga Zoo
• Temporary position, 18 month contract
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 9/10, annual package $151,138 - $166,549 (includes base salary $133,348 - 146,945 + plus superannuation & leave loading)

Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced and motivated Veterinary Officer to join our Education team!

Play a leading role in shaping the future of wildlife veterinary care, delivering education, outreach and professional development initiatives that strengthen veterinary capability, build sector partnerships and improve wildlife and animal welfare outcomes across NSW.

About the Role…

• Lead the adaptation, development, delivery and continuous improvement of wildlife veterinary education, training and outreach programs that build professional capability, strengthen cross-sector collaboration and improve wildlife welfare outcomes.
• Deliver regional training, clinic engagement and professional development initiatives that strengthen veterinary knowledge, clinical decision-making and best-practice wildlife care across New South Wales.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabilitation organisations, first responders, professional bodies, government agencies and industry stakeholders to support collaboration and program outcomes.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership in wildlife and veterinary practice to inform education programs, organisational initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities and the continuous improvement of veterinary and animal care training.
• Ensure education and outreach activities are responsive to stakeholder, industry and regional workforce needs through consultation, evaluation, collaboration with the project Steering Committee and evidence-based program design.
• Lead the achievement of program objectives, performance measures and reporting requirements, ensuring delivery outcomes are met within agreed funding, quality and time parameters.
• Ensure effective evaluation, monitoring and reporting of program outcomes to demonstrate impact, support governance requirements and inform future program development and sustainability.
• Lead the identification, development and implementation of new veterinary education, professional development and workforce capability initiatives that enhance organisational impact and sustainability.
• Contribute to the design, review and growth of accredited and non-accredited training products, strategic partnerships and education opportunities that support workforce development, organisational sustainability and sector impact.
• Contribute specialist veterinary expertise to support clinical service delivery, workforce capability and organisational initiatives within Taronga's veterinary operations, as required.
• Act as a designated First Aid Officer, ensuring timely and appropriate first aid support during program delivery and outreach activities.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

Key knowledge and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeon's Board of NSW.
• Demonstrated experience in zoo and wildlife medicine practice with comprehensive knowledge of wildlife health, triage, treatment, animal welfare principles and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Demonstrated experience sharing specialist veterinary knowledge and building capability through coaching, mentoring, training, knowledge sharing or other professional development activities.
• Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and manage competing priorities to deliver outcomes.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake travel as required throughout regional New South Wales to support regional program delivery.
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

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!

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.

We offer:

Together, we take on meaningful projects and work towards our shared vision of a better and wilder future. It's all about the mini moments that contribute to our mighty mission and shape our collective success.

Applications Close:11:59pm Monday 26 October 2026