Tarongas Horticulture team are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about and/or want to learn more about our native plant life, whilst actively contributing to providing our wild native animals with vitally important habitat.

Taronga’s Bushcare Volunteers will assist our Horticulture team by utilising the principles of bush regeneration to rehabilitate weed infested or otherwise degraded bushland into a healthy vegetation community composed of endemic Australian plants along Taronga’s Sydney harbour foreshore and within the zoo.

The volunteers will be taking part in plant identification, weeding and planting supervised by qualified staff and be assisting to restore our native vegetation. Volunteers will be provided with equipment and will be given onsite training in all aspects of the work including health and safety. 

These bushland rehabilitated areas provide a vital ecological wildlife corridor and is home to many animals ensuring that Taronga remains a habitat for our wonderful native animals.

• This role is available Monday to Fridays – 8am-12pm
• Commitment of 1 day per week OR 1 day per fortnight available
• This position requires a minimum commitment of 12 months
• All Taronga Volunteers are required to supply a current Working with Children Check and complete eLearning modules and induction.

PLEASE NOTE: This role will have no direct animal contact

To be successful in this role you will:

• Enjoy working with people and be prepared to be part of a team
• Show commitment, punctuality, reliability and a professional, friendly manner
• Be physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all weather
• Have an interest in issues relating to habitat and the environment and an interest in learning new skills in plant identification
• Enjoy working in a natural bushland environment

As part of your application you will need to outline the reason you wish to become a Taronga Volunteer, as well as addressing how your skills, interests and/or experience are relevant to this volunteer role.

Application form: CLICK HERE

Please Note: Applications received via SEEK/GoVolunteer will NOT be processed.

Applications must be submitted via the Taronga Volunteer Vacancies website by 11.45pm on Wednesday 15th March 2023.

If you have any queries please email volunteer@zoo.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9978 4695

A Volunteer Programs fee of $99.00 will be charged to successful applicants. 

This enables the following Volunteer benefits;

• Uniform
• Training
• Complimentary entry passes to Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo for family and friends*
• Access to special events
• Discounts in our retail and food outlets and on our special programs
• Free parking 
• Complimentary Zoo Friends membership
• Free entry to Zoos Vic, Zoos SA and Zoos WA facilities
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunity to take part in special events and programs

*Complimentary passes are distributed in December each year.

Note: If you require any financial assistance, please contact us.