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SalaryLeading Hand Housekeeper (Cleaner)
- Ongoing, full time opportunity $28.84 per hour + penalty rates
- Award winning accommodation!
- Located at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
About us…
Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977! We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats.
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:
- Complimentary family and friends passes
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
- Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters
- To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website
We value diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
About the role…
Ensure the presentation of Taronga Western Plains Zoo accommodation products, grounds and facilities are maintained to the highest standards, through the daily supervision of our Housekeeping team.
Key accountabilities…
- Perform cleaning work of any description for Zoofari Lodge, Billabong Camp and Savannah Cabins
- Maintain the presentation of Zoofari Lodge, Billabong Camp and Savannah Cabins the highest possible standards.
- Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
- Communicate Taronga’s education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga’s values to inspire change in accordance with Taronga’s vision and strategic pillars.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
- Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
- Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga’s Work, Health and Safety Charter
We are looking for candidates that have/ are willing to obtain:
- Current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual.
- Vaccinations against Zoonotic diseases (in accordance with Taronga’s Zoonotic disease vaccination matrix) at your own expense Q fever, tetanus, hepatitis A & B.
- Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
We value your safety, and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via . This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page, addressing the target questions. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
1. Explain what skills you have in supervising a team day to day.
2. Tell us about your previous housekeeping experience.
Applications must be completed via using the reference number 00009BY6 or searching the word Taronga. For more information in relation to the vacant position please contact HR Advisor, Mia Dess, at
To review a copy of the role description, please visit the careers page of the Taronga website
If you are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please contact “I work for NSW” support team on 1800 562 679 or
Applications close: 12 December 2022, 11:59PM
Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning work of any description for Zoofari Lodge, Billabong Camp and Savannah Cabins
- Maintain the presentation of Zoofari Lodge, Billabong Camp and Savannah Cabins the highest possible standards.
- Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
- Communicate Taronga’s education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga’s values to inspire change in accordance with Taronga’s vision and strategic pillars.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
- Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
- Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga’s Work, Health and Safety Charter.
1. Explain what skills you have in supervising a team day to day.
2. Tell us about your previous housekeeping experience.
