Are you passionate about the environment, and would like to support Taronga to implement, monitor and continuously improve WHS practices at Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo?

Tarongas WHS Administration Volunteers support our critical Workplace Health & Safety team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Our WHS Volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to our important work and learn how to deal with workplace health and safety matters in arguably the most interesting industry in the world!

To assist our WHS Team with general administration, computer based tasks and filing, helping to organise training for teams across the zoo, maintaining first aid supplies, undertaking research and liaising with teams across Western Plains Zoo.

• Commitment of 1 (one) day per week, Mon-Fri (no weekends available for this role) – 12 month minimum
• To assist in scheduling training courses and other related scheduled work
• To assist with general administrative duties such as ordering stock, filing, printing, working with Microsoft
• Undertake research to inform decisions
• To collect information from various departments to prepare for meetings and reporting

To be successful in this role you will:

• Availability to volunteer 1 day per week, for a 12-month commitment 
• A vehicle for ease of getting around the zoo when required
• Good attention to detail
• Good record keeping skills
• Competent computer skills 

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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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