Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for 2 full‐time Labourer Driver Operators to join the Assets team.
Key Details
* Location: Sydney's iconic Taronga Zoo – Cammeraigal Country
* Position: Full time, ongoing or 12‐month contract
* Start: Immediate
* Wages: TCSA Wages Award, TZ Labourer 1–3 starting from $31.91 per hour, with additional allowances and penalty rates where applicable, including weekend and overtime rates.
About The Role
The Full‐time Labourer Driver Operator works on exhibit facilities for animals such as tigers, elephants, pygmy hippos, and gorillas, handling repairs, alterations, and improvements to zoo facilities. The role provides a broad range of construction, maintenance, transport, and machine operation services to support Taronga's Asset Operations Division.
Key Accountabilities
* Assist the Leading Hand, Labourer/Driver/Operator in the planning, prioritisation and execution of labour‐related work requisitions and transport requests, including the transportation of animals and equipment within the zoo or regional areas.
* Assist the Leading Hand in transporting materials and performing exhibit refurbishment or maintenance, including substrate repairs and replenishment.
* Provide effective delivery of high‐quality customer service to all zoo visitors, staff and volunteers.
* Operate plant equipment including forklift, loader and skidsteer.
* Work effectively as a member of a high‐performing team to assist Taronga in achieving strategic outcomes.
* 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
* Current National High Risk Work Licence (forklift) and experience operating a diverse range of plant and equipment.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence.
* Medium Rigid (MR) licence, or equivalent.
* Pre‐Employment Medical Assessment – musculoskeletal and fitness assessment (paid by Taronga).
Benefits
* Complimentary family and friends passes across Taronga's Sydney and Dubbo zoos.
* Free onsite car parking outside of peak periods.
* Wide range of discounts on award‐winning accommodation across both sites.
* Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites.Fitness Passport.
* Active social team with regular events around the zoo.
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