Senior Technical Officer Zoology

7 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Perth Zoo Full time $95,782 - $100,526 per year

Position No: ZPA3121115

Salary/Level: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Perth Zoo, Western Australia

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 provides 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. The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check / a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

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

  • A covering letter.
  • A written response addressing the seven (7) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
  • A 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)

Selection Criteria

  1. Certificate III in Wildlife & Exhibited Animal Care or an industry equivalent certification.
  2. Applied, high-level biological knowledge and extensive experience in the husbandry and management of wildlife in a zoo or similar environment.
  3. Demonstrated experience with successful mentorship of technical staff to achieve organisational objectives.
  4. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively communicate to varied stakeholders, and to use contemporary office software.
  5. Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the application of health, safety & wellbeing principles and practices in in a zoo or similar environment.
  6. Experience in planning and coordinating activities and/or projects in a zoo or similar environment.
  7. 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.

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 Belinda Laming on

Closing date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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