Are you passionate about the environment, and would like to gain invaluable experience supporting Taronga to reach its sustainability goals?

Taronga’s Sustainability team is responsible for reducing the environmental impact of both of our sites across Sydney and Dubbo – managing everything from electricity, water, waste and supporting other teams to embed sustainability into the work they do. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in corporate sustainability and behaviour-change, and learn from a team with an ambitious and leading sustainability agenda. 

To assist the Sustainability team in delivering Taronga’s commitment to be a leader in environmental sustainability, including educating and promoting best-practice sustainability behaviour for our teams and guests. This position will assist in the delivery and monitoring of key strategic projects such as Taronga’s Net Zero emissions pathway, water monitoring and reduction, and circular economy.

• Commitment of 1 (one) day per week, Mon-Fri (no weekends available for this role) – 12 month minimum
• Educate and support Zoo staff and guest to make informed source separation and recycling decisions.
• Support staff-led sustainability initiatives such as uniform recycling 
• Assisting the sustainability team with day to day operations (Waste, water and energy management).
• Educating guests on the sustainability measures already in place at the zoo. 
• Support our Zoo Keeping team’s commitment to a chemical-free back of house area, and provide support other teams to increase uptake of eWater.  
• Assisting with sustainability initiatives at events (Twilight at Taronga etc)
• Providing support in Our Green team meetings – and ongoing support for Green Team projects and events like Beach cleans.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Passion for Sustainability, the environment, and helping others.  
• Completed, or undertaking a qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Management or Science (or similar). Qualification can include any tertiary level including TAFE level or Bachelors. 
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, preferably some experience in science communication
• Experience using MS Excel to analyse complex data 
• Class c Drivers Licence 

Please note: this role will have no direct animal contact

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.

Please attach a current Resume, and copy of your transcript showing grades achieved in a relevant qualification (that is completed or in progress). 

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

Applications must be submitted via the Taronga Volunteer Vacancies website by 11.45pm Sunday 4th June 2023.

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

A Volunteer Programs fee of $104.00 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 at Taronga
• 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