Taronga has an exciting opportunity for individuals to volunteer to enhance and restore our ecological communities. This role is for people passionate about the environment. Through hands on direct action you will protect our Sydney Harbour foreshore that provides vital habitat for our local flora and wildlife species.

The purpose of the role is to:

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 the Taronga’s Sydney Harbour foreshore and within the zoo.

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

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

Position details

• Assist Taronga Zoo’s Horticulture team in removing weeds and preserving native vegetation.
• Help work towards returning the zoo’s bushland to a sustainable natural ecosystem.
• Be part of a successful Bushcare team working along the Sydney harbour foreshore.
• The role will be for one day per month, on either a Wednesday or a Sunday

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 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
• Interest in learning new skills in plant identification
• Enjoy working in a natural bushland environment
• Please note: this volunteer role will have no direct animal contact

How to apply

To apply, click the APPLY NOW button at the top of this screen, and ensure you complete ALL required fields in your application.

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.

If you have any queries or require any assistance with the application process please email volunteer@zoo.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9932 4695. Please note that applications received via SEEK/GoVolunteer will not be processed.

Applications must be submitted via the Taronga Volunteer Vacancies website by 11.59pm, Monday 12 April 2021

A Volunteer Programs fee of $104.00 will be charged to successful applicants.

This includes the following:

• 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.