Discovery and Learning Education Officer

2 weeks ago

South Perth, Australia Perth Zoo Full time $86,439 - $92,395 per year

Position No: ZPA3156120

Salary/Level: Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 p.a. plus p.a. plus 12% Superannuation

Tenure: 4 months Fixed-term (with the possibility of extension or permanency), Full-time

Location: Perth Zoo, Western Australia

The Education Officer is responsible for the delivery of conservation education programs, activities, and experiences to a broad range of audiences to inspire people to act for nature saving wildlife.

Under general guidance this position assists in the development of selected conservation education programs, activities, and experiences, including monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on outcomes.

At ZPA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

  • A covering letter.
  • A statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages).
  • A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1.     Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing conservation education programs, including associated materials, for a range of audiences.

2.    Highly developed communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop rapport easily with groups of all ages and abilities and adapt accordingly.

3.    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently to deliver consistently high standards of service to visitors.

4.    Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including coordinating selected programs and small project budgets.

Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Zoological Parks Authority, please visit

For further job-related information, please contact Joselyn Jurazak on

Closing date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 12 noon AWST 3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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