* Based at Dubbo's Iconic Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Wiradjuri Country
* Monday to Sunday Casual roles – multiple positions available
* Immediate start dates available
* Casual Pay Rates: Mon to Fri Rates $ years) to $ years +) plus weekend penalties where applicable
We're looking for Casual Food & Beverage Staff to support our hospitality team across many locations at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
About the Role…
* Diverse Work Locations: Experience the thrill of working at Café Wild and Waterhole Café – with the opportunity to cross train in Events and Zoofari restaurant.
* Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of shifts Monday to Sunday, starting as early as 7am and extending into late nights where applicable.
* Multiple Positions: Whether you prefer day or night shifts, we have multiple positions available to suit your schedule.
* Customisable Hours: Discuss your preferred minimum/maximum hours per week – perfect for school-age children with weekend availability only or those seeking 20-30 hours per week during school hours.
* Extra Shifts: Take advantage of the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during holiday periods, weekends, or whenever your availability allows.
Key Accountabilities…
* Deliver high quality customer service in order to provide excellent guest experience and promote repeat visitation.
* Work effectively as a member of a high performing team to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
* Undertake general duties of both food and beverage, including cleaning, taking orders, customer service, barista duties, food safety responsibilities & more.
* Comply with Taronga's Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
* Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
* Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga's Work, Health and Safety Charter.
About You…
* Flexible and Available: Ready to work on a rotating schedule from Monday to Sunday.
* Experienced: Have front-of-house food and beverage operations experience.
* Coffee Enthusiasts: Experience making coffees is a plus, but not essential – we'll provide on-the-job training
* Adaptable: Able to meet varying roster commitments, including out-of-hours, school holidays, weekends, and holidays.
* RSA: Hold a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification is a bonus, but not essential
* Child-Safe: Have a current paid NSW Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one.
* Licensed: Possess a driver's license if applicable.
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
* Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
* A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
* Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
* Discounted 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.
About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the three target questions as part of your application.
1. Please describe your experience working within a hospitality environment.
What types of venues have you worked in and what were your responsibilities?
2. Tell us about your availability and what type of days/hours you are looking for?
3.
Applications Close: 11:59pm 26 November 2025