- Full-time ongoing opportunity based at Melbourne Zoo, Parkville with regular engagement across all Zoos Victoria properties

- Play a key role in supporting health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that help protect and support our people

- Join a passionate conservation organisation committed to creating safe, inclusive workplaces while fighting wildlife extinction

- Band 4 - $88,448 per annum plus 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 key role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

The Role

The Health and Safety Officer will support the implementation and delivery of health and safety programs, systems and initiatives across Zoos Victoria. Working closely with leaders, staff and sitting within the Health and Safety team, the role provides practical coordination, administration and operational support to help eliminate or reduce workplace risks and promote a proactive safety culture. The position assists with health and safety systems, training, incident management, reporting, health monitoring programs and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to create safe, inclusive workplaces where people can perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and maintain health and safety systems, records,



registers and reporting data to support organisational compliance and performance monitoring.

- Support the implementation of health and safety programs, projects, training initiatives and organisational safety campaigns.

- Conduct workplace inspections, assist with hazard identification and risk assessments, and support incident investigation and corrective action processes.

- Coordinate workplace health monitoring, occupational hygiene, health surveillance and wellbeing program activities.

- Build positive relationships with leaders and staff to provide practical health and safety advice and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to contribute to a world-leading conservation organisation making a meaningful impact for wildlife and communities.

- Exposure to a diverse range of health, safety and wellbeing programs across multiple unique operational environments.

- A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on learning, development and continuous improvement.

- Opportunity to build broad health and safety experience while contributing to the wellbeing and safety of staff across Zoos Victoria.

About You





You are an organised and collaborative health and safety professional with experience supporting workplace health and safety systems, programs or initiatives. You possess sound knowledge of health and safety principles and their practical application, supported by robust communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and reporting, and work effectively with people at all levels of an organisation. Your proactive approach, attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement enable you to contribute positively to safe and healthy workplaces.

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 Stuart Cross, Head of Workplace Health & Safety, ******@zoos.org.au

Applications close Monday 19th October 2026 at 5pm.

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 **********@zoo.org.au or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.

📌 Health and Safety Officer - Zoos Victoria (Parkville)
🏢 Zoos Victoria
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