Keeper - Ungulates TWPZ
Location
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-8 years
Compensation
A$54.7K - A$94.8K per year
Posted
4h ago
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Summary
This role involves the daily care and welfare of ungulates at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, focusing on best-practice husbandry, positive reinforcement training, and habitat maintenance. The Keeper will also engage guests through conservation storytelling and contribute to team efforts in animal care and safety.
About the Role…
We’re looking for someone who’s not only passionate about wildlife but also committed to delivering the highest standards of animal care and inspiring our guests through meaningful conservation storytelling.
As an Ungulate Keeper, you’ll be responsible for the daily care and welfare of some of the zoo’s most iconic and socially complex species. Working as part of a close-knit team, you’ll support the physical, behavioural, and psychological wellbeing of our ungulates through best‑practice husbandry and positive reinforcement training.
You’ll bring hands-on experience working with large mammals, a strong understanding of animal behaviour and safety protocols, and the ability to contribute to enrichment planning, habitat maintenance, and ongoing welfare monitoring. Just as importantly, you’ll be a confident and engaging communicator — helping connect our guests to the vital conservation work supporting ungulates in the wild.
This is a rare opportunity to play a meaningful role in Taronga’s commitment to securing a shared future for wildlife and people.
Key Accountabilities…
Work under the supervision of others to safely provide high quality animal husbandry and management techniques in line with Taronga policies and procedures to assist Taronga in meeting WHS and animal care and welfare targets and in complying with all relevant legislation.
Comply with Taronga's Animal Welfare Charter to ensure industry leading standards of animal welfare are maintained and animals in our care are assured of Taronga's 5 Freedoms.
Communicate Taronga's education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga's values to inspire behavioural change in accordance with Taronga's vision and strategic pillars.
Deliver high quality customer services experiences in order to provide excellent guest experience and promote repeat visitation.
Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
Comply with sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
About You…
We are looking for candidates that have:
NSW C Class Drivers License (or ability to transfer current unrestricted license)
TB Screening
Q Fever Vaccination
Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
Updated 4h ago
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2-8 years
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Permanent
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A$54.7K - A$94.8K per year
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Company
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Keeper to join our world-class team! If you're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact in conservation and wildlife care, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.
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Keeper - Ungulates TWPZ
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia • Full Time