Company description:

When you join our team, you'll be part of something bigger than yourself, something that gives you a purpose and inspires you daily. Both personally and professionally - you'll never stop growing at Taronga.

Job description:

• Located at Sydney's Iconic - Taronga Zoo, Cammeraigal Country
• Temporary full-time 12-month contract.
• TCSA Salaried Award, Clerk Grade 6, Annual base salary $107,131 + 12% superannuation

Taronga Zoo, Cammeraigal Country, is looking for a driven Program Co-ordinator (Indigenous Indentified) to join the team! This is an extremely unique and exciting role - bringing together the worlds of Wildlife, Conservation and Education!

As part of the Education Division at Taronga, you will be part of a skilled and experienced team of Educators and Program Co-ordinators who create and deliver a range of programs for young people and the community.

Supporting Taronga's Commitment to Country, this position is targeted to providing opportunities for Indigenous employment with the goal of attracting and employing Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and developing new ways to engage and retain our people.

About the Role…

To develop innovative and exciting Zoo experiences that drive youth engagement to actively participate in community, cultural and conservation programs at Taronga.

Key Accountabilities…

• Deliver and development of the Burbangana Zoo Awareness program, focusing on cultural, educational and personal development of its participants who are high needs, at risk, young people referred to the program by Department of Family and Community Services.
• Promote the Burbangana Zoo Awareness program to the wider community, youth, health and Government organisations to assisting in achieving targets and ongoing funding.
• Lead, mentor and support the Burbangana Support Officer ensuring Key Performance Indicators are met and regular Individual Performance reviews are conducted in line with HR policy and procedures.
• Develop cultural programs for students, zoo guests and the community.
• Communicate Taronga's education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga's values to inspire change in accordance with Taronga's vision and strategic pillars.
• Develop strong relationships with representatives at all levels of management throughout the organisation to support the achievement of business strategy, vision, mission and purpose.
• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, leading Taronga in its achievement and outcomes of its Commitment to Country.
• Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga's Work, Health and Safety Charter.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Experience in developing and delivering programs for vulnerable young people.
• Experience in developing and delivering programs with First Nations Peoples and Communities.
• Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate or Occupational First Aid Certificate.
• Hold a current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognized.
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

This is an Aboriginal identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Benefits…

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

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
• A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• + 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. As part of the Community team, you will develop and deliver a range of programs for a diverse group of young people. Please provide an example of when you have successfully done this and outline the key factors in making it successful.
   
   
2. As a Program Coordinator, you will support and mentor youth participating in a range of programs. Please provide an example of when you have successfully provided positive mentoring and outline the key factors in making it successful?
   
   

This position is an Identified role for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This recruitment activity is conducted in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014 in relation to employment of eligible persons.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 21 September 2025