Maintenance Attendant

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 FRIDAY,31 OCTOBER 2025

Job Description

This position works as part of the Facilities and Environmental Services team in ensuring the Zoo's buildings, facilities and grounds are presented and maintained in a clean, tidy, safe and functional condition at all times. As a member of the maintenance team, the position undertakes general repairs, maintenance and general cleaning in the upkeep and presentation of the facilities and grounds.

In this role you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change and support the high visitation public attraction environment.

Selection Criteria

- Experience in a facilities and grounds maintenance environment in a high visitation public attraction.

- Ability to carry out minor carpentry, painting, paving, fencing, concreting and other general building and facility maintenance works.

- Awareness of relevant Occupational Safety and Health issues including the safe use of equipment and materials (the successful applicant will be required to obtain a White Card before commencing).

- Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment with limited supervision.

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.

Benefits of Working With Us

- 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 programme (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.

- Well‑established learning and development programmes.

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 selection criteria (in no more than three pages).

- A current CV including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job‑related information, contact Paul Vallerius on 0499 769 212 or visit https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and allow plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to Commencement

- A current National Police Check (issue date not older than 6 months).

- A pre‑employment medical and Zoonosis vaccination program.

Eligibility

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

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, and people with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes.

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