Wild Programs Designer and Manager

**Are you passionate about Education and looking for a role with a twist? Our Education team is looking for a WILD Programs Manager to join the Zoos SA team full-time.**

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that saves species from extinction and connects people with nature. We support and conduct many conservation, breeding and research programs, and as part of our conservation efforts, we operate both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.

We’re proud to welcome more than half a million people through our gates yearly, and we’re not slowing down. With the rollout of our 20-Year Master Plan and several exciting projects on the horizon, we’re thrilled to expand and evolve our workforce to position us for continued growth into the future.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The role is focused on delivering educational programs that inform, empower and inspire Primary, Secondary and Tertiary visitors to take action for conservation. You will report directly to the General Manager of Wild Learning, and the role will be responsible for
- Developing, delivering, and continuously improving public and school-based education programs that inspire conservation action.
- designing impactful educational experiences for diverse audiences, facilitates engaging onsite and outreach programs, and delivers professional development opportunities for educators.
- Supporting casual education staff across both Zoos SA sites, contributing to a cohesive, high-performing team.
- Advancing Zoos SA’s strategic priorities by expanding the reach and quality of conservation education across the community.

**ABOUT YOU**

The successful applicant will be a reliable, motivated, organised and enthusiastic team player looking for a challenging but rewarding role.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential criteria:

- National Police Check
- South Australian Working with Children Check
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & HLTAID012 in Education Settings
- Completion of RRHAN-EC - mandatory notification training
- Tertiary qualification in education, conservation, science, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum-aligned education programs.
- Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and best practices in sustainability education
- Proven ability to lead teacher professional development and provide training to casual education staff.
- Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop high-quality, visually engaging educational resources and presentations.
- Awareness of current conservation and environmental issues, with the ability to communicate these effectively in a visitor-focused context.

It is desirable that you also have:

- Current South Australian Teacher Registration
- Undergraduate qualification in education, conservation, science, or a related field
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders in an educational or community context.
- Previous experience managing or supervising a team.
- Direct experience in a conservation-related role or volunteer capacity
- Demonstrated experience in developing, organising, and administering education programs.
- Experience in volunteer coordination or management
- Ability or willingness to learn to drive a manual vehicle.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please complete the requested sections, attach your resume with a cover letter that specifies why this role is the best next step in your career. This will help us assess your suitability for this role.

Please visit the Careers section of the Zoos SA website to apply.

**APPLY NOW**

**No Recruitment agencies, please.