Keeper - Exotic Fauna Precinct, Primates - Taronga

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time
Located at Sydney's iconic Taronga Zoo, Cammeraigal Country

  • Full time, ongoing position
  • TCSA, Base salary starting for Trainees from $47,63
  • Trades from $63,522 _(depending on experience) + 11% superannuation + penalties where applicable_

Taronga Zoo Sydney has a rare opportunity for an experienced Primate Keeper to join our Exotic Fauna Precinct team.

About the Role

Key Accountabilities

  • Work without supervision 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 experiences 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.

About You

  • Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years experience in the care of Primates, specifically Great Apes, or have a transferable skill set of working with dangerous animals. _Applicants with less than 4 years experience working with Great Apes/dangerous animals may be considered. _
  • NSW C Class Drivers License
  • Available for 7 day rotating roster; full time hours, across weekdays and weekend shifts, as well as public and through school holiday periods
  • TB Screening
  • A paid NSW Working with Children Check

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

  • Complimentary family and friends passes to both Taronga's zoos in Dubbo and Sydney
  • A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across both Taronga's Dubbo and Sydney Zoo's
  • Fitness Passport
- + 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
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What are the key safety considerations when working with Great Apes or other dangerous animals in a zoo setting? (500 words max)
Applications Close**:11:59pm Sunday 12 May 2024
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