Casual Keepers - Taronga Zoo

Casual Keepers - Taronga Zoo

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia contributes to conservation through captive breeding programs, partnerships with other conservation agencies, wildlife research and providing world class facilities and educational experiences for our visitors.

Taronga Zoo is currently offering a unique opportunity for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our dedicated Life Sciences and Environmental Education team as casual Keepers.

The successful applicant(s) will be involved in various tasks such as animal husbandry, conditioning and enrichment activities, public education presentations, informal interpretation opportunities and maintain a high commitment to customer service.

This role may be required to work in any of the following sections:

· Australian Fauna Precinct
· Backyard to Bush Precinct
· Exotic Fauna Precinct
· Herpetofauna Precinct
· Great Southern Oceans (Marine Mammals Unit)
· Bird Show Unit
· Taronga Wildlife Hospital (Veterinary & Quarantine Centre)

To obtain a recruitment package, including the specific selection criteria, position description and an application form, please visit our website www.taronga.org.au

If you require further information or cannot access the website, please contact Mitchell McLachlan, Human Resources Officer on (02) 9978 4626 or email mmclachlan@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Applications, addressing the selection criteria, should be sent to HR Officer, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, PO Box 20, Mosman NSW 2088, by Wednesday 5 August 2009 quoting Reference No. 2009/1801.

Close date is Wednesday 5 August

Taronga Conservation Society Australia is a Trade Mark of the Zoological Parks Board of NSW ABN 41 733 619 876

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