Senior Technical Officer Zoology

Overview

Senior Technical Officer Zoology (Primates)

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025

This position works as a senior member of the zoology team, leading the delivery of high-standard daily care to assigned species, and supporting Perth Zoo objectives. This position contributes to problem-solving and project opportunities, promotes the physical and behavioural health of animals, and mentors Technical Officers to administer quality husbandry for species under care. This position operates within a strong safety culture and follows defined Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies and procedures, including the Zoo’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

At Perth Zoo, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following seven (7) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

- Certificate III in Wildlife & Exhibited Animal Care or an industry equivalent certification.
- Applied, high-level biological knowledge and extensive experience in the husbandry and management of wildlife in a zoo or similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience with successful mentorship of technical staff to achieve organisational objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively communicate to varied stakeholders, and to use contemporary office software.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the application of health, safety & wellbeing principles and practices in a zoo or similar environment.
- Experience in planning and coordinating activities and/or projects in a zoo or similar environment.
- Experience in the active support of conservation and the communication of a conservation and biodiversity ethos to the public.

Note: Applicants who demonstrate significant experience in the husbandry and management of ape species in a zoo or similar environment will be highly regarded.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia/'s largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
- Well-established learning and development programs.

How to apply

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide:

- A covering letter.
- A statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
- Current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
- Upload a copy of industry qualification (per Criteria 1).

For further job-related information: contact Belinda Laming on 0403 909 842 or for further information about Perth Zoo, visit https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement

- A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
- A pre-employment medical and Zoonosis vaccination program.

Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Perth Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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