• Ongoing - Full Time position
• Taronga Conservation Society Australia Salaried Employees Award - Clerk Grade 5/6
• Located at Taronga Zoo, Sydney

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation? Are you keen to apply your skills in conservation, species recovery and population management in an innovative and collaborative environment? Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated professional who is interested in joining an organisation committed to wildlife conservation, the highest level of animal care and delivering inspiring experiences to our visitors. 

About the role

The position of Wildlife Conservation Officer reports to the Manager Conservation and Recovery Programs. The position is responsible for assisting the Manager Conservation and Recovery Programs in supporting population planning and implementation, conservation and recovery programs and the development and delivery of animal welfare policy and procedure.

The Wildlife Conservation Officers also play a vital role in science communication both internally and externally; assisting in the preparation and dissemination of communications, reports and publications. This also includes the management of databases and files to capture involvement and leadership in conservation, welfare and animal population integrity and sustainability.

About you

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in animal transfers that support Taronga’s animal population objectives, and achieve genetic and demographic population goals.
• Experience in delivering dynamic, engaging and compelling presentations to a variety of stakeholders ranging from politicians to local communities and researchers to NGOs.
• The ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of partners to set and implement plans for the recovery of threatened and priority species.
• Experience in the development of grant applications and reports.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and reviewing an animal population plan, providing advice, assistance and support to staff and management on the management of animals within the population including welfare, husbandry and exhibit design and maintenance

About us

Taronga believes in a shared future for wildlife and people and is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect and recover species and habitats. Taronga is For the Wild!