• Join the Operations team at Healesville Sanctuary
• Ongoing Full time starting May 2024
• Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work may be required
• Salary $28.4265 / $56,170 plus 11% superannuation

Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction.

Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

The Labourer supports Tradesperson's working within the Works department at Healesville Sanctuary. The key objective of this role is to respond to a varied range of work requests ensuring that standards are set and maintained to a high level. You will be responsible for maintaining on-site assets and infrastructure to ensure property needs and legislative compliance are met, and liaising with the Works Supervisor on operational requirements and work requests.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of a range of trades, with a willingness to undertake further training.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S procedures and work place safety.
• Proven ability to manage time, multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft programs, Word and Outlook (or similar).
• Current Driver's license.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual tasks as required.
• Ability to operate a range of machinery.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining harmonious productive relationships.
• Planning skills to deal with conflicting priorities, time frames and realistic customer expectations.

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available on our careers page here.

How to apply

Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and a Resume by clicking 'Apply Now'.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Scott Trumble Works Manager [email protected] using the subject line: Labourer - Healesville Sanctuary enquiry via EthicalJobs.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment to ensure you meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.

At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via [email protected] or visit zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.