Date Posted: 1 Feb 2025Position located at Sydneys Iconic Taronga Zoo!Full-time hours - ongoing positionTCSA Wages Award, TZ Labourer Grade 1, Includes base salary $61,132 + 11.5% superannuation + additional allowances and penalty rates where applicableAdditional Weekend penalties and overtime rates apply!Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for a Labourer Driver Operator to join the Assets team!The role of Full-time Labourer Driver Operator at Taronga Zoo is a truly unique working environment, where your day to day is different every day!About the Role...Provide a broad range of construction, maintenance, transport, and machine operation services to support the Asset Operations Division.You will work on the exhibit facilities for animals such as tigers, elephants, pygmy hippos, and gorillas while using your expertise to undertake repairs, alterations, and improvements to the zoo facilities.This is a full-time, ongoing position, joining a team of roughly 8.Shifts: 6:00 am till 2:45 pm or 6:30 am till 3:15 pm ideal work hours can be discussed further during the interview process.Rotating roster (Monday to Sunday), averaging 5 shifts per week.Weekend penalty rates apply!Key Accountabilities...Assist the Leading Hand, Labourer/Driver/Operator in planning, prioritizing, and executing labor-related work requisitions and transport requests, including the transportation of animals and equipment within the zoo or regional areas.Assist in the transport of materials and perform exhibit refurbishment or maintenance, including substrate repairs and replenishment.Deliver high-quality customer service to all zoo visitors, staff, and volunteers.Operate plant equipment including forklift, loader, and skid steer.Work effectively as a member of a high-performing team to assist Taronga in achieving strategic outcomes.Comply with and suggest sustainability practices to help achieve Tarongas sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.Report any Work, Health, and Safety incidents in line with Tarongas Work, Health, and Safety Charter.About You...We are looking for candidates that have/willing to:Current National High-Risk Work Licence (forklift) and experience operating a diverse range of plant and equipment.Current NSW Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid or higher.NSW Paid Working with Children Check.Ability to attend a pre-employment medical; Taronga will pay for this.Free onsite Zoo car parking.Complimentary family and friends passes across both Tarongas Sydney & Dubbo Zoos.A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites.Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites.Discounted Fitness Passport.Were a social team; theres always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!+ more!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. A team member isnt following the safe work procedure operating the forklift. How would you go about addressing this important safety breach to keep everyone safe while maintaining positive working relationships?2. On a busy day, you are working through your routine, and a keeper asks you to help move items in an exhibit to resolve an animal welfare issue. Helping the keeper will mean you won''t have time to complete the tasks you have been asked to do. How would you deal with this situation?Applications close: 11:59 PM Sunday 16 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Labourer/Driver/Operator - Taronga Zoo!