Unit Supervisor - Taronga Wildlife Hospital

• Located at Sydney’s Iconic Taronga Zoo
• Ongoing, full-time position
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Unit Supervisor Year 1-3, annual package ranging from $119,791 - $124,744 (includes base salary $105,691 - $110,061 + plus superannuation & leave loading)

Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced and motivated Unit Supervisor to join our Wildlife Hospital team!

Join Taronga Wildlife Hospital and help shape the future of wildlife care and conservation. Leading a skilled team of nurses and keepers, you'll oversee high-quality animal care, support wildlife rehabilitation and conservation programs, and help bring Taronga’s conservation and education vision to life for our guests and stakeholders.

About the Role…

Working alongside the Senior Veterinarian, you will lead, support and develop a team of nurses and keepers responsible for delivering high-quality wildlife care, rehabilitation, animal husbandry and management across the Taronga Wildlife Hospital and Taronga’s animal population.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, supporting the day-to-day operation of the Wildlife Hospital, and building a positive, collaborative and high-performing team. The role will also contribute to engaging guests and stakeholders with Taronga’s wildlife conservation and education work.

Key Accountabilities…

• Work without supervision to safely provide high quality animal care, husbandry and management in line with Taronga policies and procedures, animal welfare standards and all relevant legislation.
• Lead, manage and support a diverse team of Nurses/Keepers ensuring consistent standards of animal care. WHS, conduct and compliance with Taronga policies and legislation. .
• Set clear team and individual goals that are aligned with Taronga’s vision, strategy and operational priorities, and support the staff to achieve these goals.
• Lead and support the team to deliver engaging, high-quality visitor experiences that connect guests with wildlife and support Taronga’s vision and strategy.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to advance the unit towards its strategic and operational goals.
• 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. C

About You…

We’re looking for someone who is excited about working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and wants to make a genuine contribution to wildlife care and conservation.

You’ll be a confident and supportive leader who enjoys working collaboratively, can manage competing priorities and is committed to maintaining high standards of animal care, welfare and team performance.

You will also have:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent & Certificate III in Captive Animal Management or equivalent
• Extensive veterinary nursing and animal husbandry experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing people
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other workplace systems
• NSW Class C Driver Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• TB screening
• Vaccinations against zoonotic diseases in accordance with Taronga’s Zoonotic Disease Vaccination Matrix
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check
• Bushfire Awareness and AIIMS training is desirable

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
• Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods
• 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 two target questions as part of your application.

1. Working in a wildlife hospital can involve regularly caring for critically injured or unwell animals, including situations where euthanasia is the most humane outcome. How would you approach working in this environment and supporting the team around you?
2. Tell us about a time you led a team through a challenging situation or change. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 23 November