Date Posted: 19 Apr 2026
Located at Dubbo's Iconic - Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Wiradjuri Country
Full-time, Ongoing position
TCSA Wages Employees Award Cleaner Grade 1, Monday to Friday $26.71 per hour + additional penalty rates where applicable
Imagine starting your day surrounded by giraffes on the savannah, preparing award‐winning accommodation for guests enjoying a once‐in‐a‐lifetime wildlife stay.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is seeking a motivated and detail‐driven Housekeeper to join our Accommodation team, supporting some of the most unique and sought‐after stays in regional NSW.
About our accommodation
You'll work across three very special accommodation offerings:
* Savannah Cabins – self-contained lodges set within the heart of the zoo
* Billabong Camp – relaxed, family‐friendly accommodation designed for adventure and discovery
Each space plays an important role in delivering unforgettable guest experiences — and the Housekeeping team is key to making that happen.
About the role
As a Housekeeper, you'll help ensure our accommodation and associated public areas are presented to the highest standard, ready to welcome guests from around Australia and the world.
This role is hands‐on, active and varied. One day you may be refreshing luxury safari tents, the next preparing family cabins or ensuring shared spaces are immaculate — all while working in a supportive, high‐performing team and surrounded by incredible wildlife.
Key responsibilities
* Clean and service guest accommodation across Zoofari Lodge, Savannah Cabins and Billabong Camp to exceptional standards
* Maintain high presentation standards in guest, public and back‐of‐house areas
* Restock amenities and ensure rooms are guest‐ready and welcoming
* Work collaboratively with the Accommodation and Guest Experience teams to deliver seamless stays
* Follow safe work practices, cleaning procedures and WHS requirements
* Support Taronga's sustainability initiatives by using environmentally responsible practices
* Represent Taronga's values and contribute to an outstanding guest experience
About You
We are looking for candidates that have:
* Current NSW Driver's License or ability to have existing license formally recognised
* Vaccinations against zoonotic diseases (in accordance with Taronga's Zoonotic disease vaccination matrix) at your own expense – Hep A
* Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense
* Willingness to complete a pre‐employment medical assessment
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
* Complimentary family and friends passes across Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoos
* Free onsite car parking
* 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!
About Applying
Please submit your resume and a one‐page cover letter. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
* What interests you about working as a Housekeeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and how does this role fit into your current lifestyle?
* Tell us about any experience you have in housekeeping, cleaning, or similar work. If you don't have formal experience, what skills or qualities would help you succeed in this role?
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 3 May 2026
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