Technical Officer Zoology

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, PART-TIME (0.56 FTE) POSITION WITHIN THE PRIMATE TEAM

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)

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE ATMIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 5 JUNE 2025

Job Description

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.

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.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

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:

1. 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.

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.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 11.5% 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 program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

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:

• a statement addressing the above requested four (4) essential criteria (in no more than three (3) pages). Note: These instructions differ from the instructions in the Job Description Form.
• a current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
• copy of the Qualification.

For further job-related information: contact Jennifer Beattie on or for further information about Perth Zoo, visit

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
• A pre-employment medical and Zoonosis vaccination program.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

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. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or *********** Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.