Technical Officer Zoology

1 week ago

South Perth, Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA Full time $73,954 - $79,992 per year

Position No: ZPA3121129

Salary/Level: Level 2, $73,954 - $79,292 p.a. pro rata plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Part-time (0.56 FTE)

Location: Perth Zoo, Western Australia

This position works under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer Zoology as an effective member of the Life Sciences team, providing a high level of care, husbandry and health monitoring for assigned animal species at Perth Zoo.

This position operates within a strong safety culture and follows defined Workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures, including the Zoo's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Training occurs as operationally required.

Applicants deemed suitable from this process may be eligible for additional vacancies that arise within Perth Zoo's exotics section (primates or carnivores and ungulates).

At Perth Zoo, 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 and satisfactory National Police Check, a pre-employment medical and Zoonosis vaccination program prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

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

  • A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
  • a current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
  • copy of the Qualification.

Selection Criteria

  1. Certificate III in Wildlife & Exhibited Animal Care or an industry equivalent certification.
  2. Applied biological knowledge and experience in the husbandry, observation and management of wildlife in a zoo or similar environment.
  3. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team and to communicate well verbally and in writing.
  4. Demonstrated understanding of and experience in the application of health, safety & wellbeing, and equity & diversity principles and practices in the workplace.

The following essential criterion will be assessed at some stage during the recruitment process.

5. Knowledge of and commitment to nature conservation, including the communication of a biodiversity ethos to the public, consistent with the role of Zoos.

Note: Previous experience in the husbandry and management of primates, specifically ape species, will be highly regarded in the selection of the successful candidate to this position. Subsequent appointments from this recruitment process may be made according to a suitable candidate's relevant species experience.

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 Jennifer Beattie on

Closing date: Thursday, 5 June 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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