Site Operations

2 days ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia Zoos Victoria Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Work onsite at the world-renowned Melbourne Zoo location leading a team of 15 operations team members
  • Join the leadership team and drive safety culture in a unique and dynamic environment
  • This role is full time, salary from $103, % superannuation

Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

Melbourne Zoo is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Operations and Compliance Manager to lead the development and delivery of safe, compliant and effective operational practices across the site.

Reporting to the
Senior Manager Sustainability & Environment
, this role plays a critical part in ensuring Melbourne Zoo operates in alignment with Australian Standards, OH&S legislation, and emergency management protocols. The position supports staff across the zoo in understanding and applying operational procedures that foster a culture of safety, care and continuous improvement.

This role leads key operational areas including:

  • Site compliance and emergency response coordination
  • Emergency management planning, training and drills
  • Management of First Aid Officers and Cleaning Team
  • Chairing the OH&S Committee and managing the Operational Risk Register
  • Safety system reporting and incident trend analysis
  • Staff training in emergency awareness, first aid, and safety procedures
  • Stakeholder engagement to support best practice and innovation
  • Member of the Melbourne Zoo Senior Leadership Team

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Proven experience in operational leadership within complex environments
  • Strong understanding of OH&S, emergency management and risk mitigation
  • Experience managing casual and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lead training programs and foster a safety-first culture
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Familiarity with compliance systems, reporting tools and risk registers

Desirable qualifications:

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Facilities Management, or a related field

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective operation of one of Victoria's most iconic conservation organisations, supporting both people and wildlife in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available via our careers site.

Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Sarah Larkin at

Applications close
at 5.00pm on Wednesday 29th October 2025.

At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via or visit our Inclusion and Diversity page for more information and contact details for any adjustments required.

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