Job Description

Job Description

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Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced and motivated Water Systems Operator to join our Asset Management team!

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- Located at Sydney's Iconic - Taronga Zoo – Cammeraigal Country
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- Full time, ongoing position
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- TCSA Wages Award, Water Systems Operator, Base salary $ 75,914 + 12% superannuation + allowances where applicable
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The role of Full Time Water Systems Technician/ Operator at Taronga Zoo is a truly unique working environment, where your day to day is different every day! You'll be working across the zoo + on exhibits with tigers, seals, pygmy hippos, lions, and so much more!

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About the Role...

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The Water Systems Operator will provide a broad range of skills across the water systems for cyclic maintenance, restoration, repairs and ensure water quality is maintained at the acceptable standards.

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- Perform all types of duties associated with all water systems maintenance, including but not limited to; Water quality testing and recording, commissioning restoration repairs, general housekeeping and construction work as directed on the zoo site.
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- To develop skills in the operation of the water and/or sewerage treatment and reticulation systems in a safe manner.
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- Monitor the operation of all water systems to ensure appropriate levels of disinfection and water quality is provided consistent with relevant standards and requirements.
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- Adhere to works requisition system and follow through with projects in an efficient and effective manner.
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- Ensure work is performed in a timely, cost effective manner to prescribed quality standards to meet stakeholder and Taronga's needs.
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- Perform all trade and non-trade related work activities as scheduled / allocated and instructed by the Supervisor, Water Systems.
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- Maintain Taronga tools,



vehicles and machinery in a sound and safe working condition.
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- Comply and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce the environmental impact.
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About You...

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We are looking for candidates that have:

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- Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience in the operation of Water Systems related to Water Treatment Plants, Reticulation Systems and Water Treatment Plant processes
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- Completed or willingness to complete Certificate III in Water Operations
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- Hold a current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual.
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- Current vaccinations records for Q Fever, Hepatitis A maintained at your own expense.
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- Willingness to undergo pre-placement medical examination:
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- Pre employment Musculoskeletal and Fitness Assessment *Taronga will pay for this
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Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

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- Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
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- Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods
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- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
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- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
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- Fitness Passport
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- We're a social team - there's always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
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- + more!
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Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

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Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

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Applications Close: 11:59pm 22 September 2026

📌 Water Systems Operator - Tz (New South Wales)
🏢 Taronga.org.au
📍 New South Wales