Taronga Zoo Sydney
has an extremely unique and exciting prospect for an experienced Australian Fauna Unit Supervisor who sees a future with Taronga!
Located at Sydney's iconic Taronga Zoo, Cammeraigal Country
Full time, ongoing position within our Australian Fauna Precinct with our Herpetofauna team
TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Unit Supervisor, base salary starting from $105,691 + 12% superannuation & penalty rates where appliable
About The Role...
You'll be joining and supervising a team of passionate Herpetofauna Keepers.
Together with the Manager, Australia Fauna Precinct, and Australia Fauna Supervisor team you'll be responsible for high quality wildlife care, developing industry leading animal husbandry and management practices and providing inspiring guest experience opportunities.
This position will work across a 7-day rotating roster
Shift times range from 6am till 4pm *Shift patterns to be discussed in the interview process
Key Accountabilities...
Work to safely provide high quality animal husbandry and management within the Australian Fauna Precinct, Herpetofauna team
Implement techniques in line with Taronga policies and procedures to assist Taronga in meeting WHS and animal care and welfare targets, complying with all relevant legislation.
Directly supervise and support a diverse team of Herpetofauna Fauna Keepers ensuring their adherences to Taronga and legislative policies and procedures.
Set team and individual goals that are aligned with Taronga's vision and strategic plan.
Develop and implement engaging guest experiences that align with Taronga's vision and strategy.
Communicate Taronga's education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga's values to inspire behavioural change in accordance with Taronga's vision and strategy.




Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to advance the unit towards its strategic and operational goals.
Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
About You...
We are looking for candidates that have:
Extensive animal husbandry related experience, with Herpetofauna
Desirable to have venomous animal handling experience
Herpetofauna population management skills are desirable
NSW C Class Drivers Licence (or ability to transfer current unrestricted licence)
Pre employment TB Screening and Pre-employment Q fever
Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent
Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
Benefits...
Direct involvement and contribution to Taronga's conservation programs
Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoos
Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods
A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
Fitness Passport
We're a social team - there's always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
+ more!
We Value Diversity...
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.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
Applications Close:
11:59pm Sunday 27 September ****
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📌 Unit Supervisor - Herpetofauna (New South Wales)
🏢 Taronga Conservation Society Australia
📍 New South Wales