Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A 24-MONTH FIXED-TERM (FROM 21 OCTOBER 2026), FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

Job Description

The Saving Wildlife Community Coordinator role works within the Discovery and Learning team and has the primary responsibility for the development and delivery of Perth Zoo’s community conservation education and engagement program; Habitats for Wildlife. This position is responsible for the coordination of the program including planning and development, promotion, budgeting, evaluating and reporting on outcomes. It is also responsible for working with the Discovery and Learning Operations Coordinator to develop education experiences that, inspire behaviour change and a greater awareness of Perth Zoo’s role as a modern conservation zoo.

At ZPA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following seven (7) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

1. Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and evaluating community-based learning programmes and projects, preferably within a zoo, other environmental education or conservation focused organisation.
   
   
2. Relevant experience facilitating consultation sessions, leading training and delivering workshops with a range of audiences from a wide variety of backgrounds.
   
   
3. Experience working collaboratively with a wide range of community partners, including stakeholder engagement.
   
   
4. Demonstrated experience of using learning programmes to bring about social change, ideally encouraging sustainable behaviours for nature conservation.
   
   
5. Experience developing high quality resources for learning, both paper based and digitally.
   
   
6. Excellent time management, administration and planning skills. Ability to coordinate multiple project activities, meeting deadlines and ensuring appropriate quality control.
   
   
7. Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team, work under pressure with a positive attitude and to enthuse and engage others.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

How to apply: 

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• a covering letter.
• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information: contact Joselyn Juraszek on (08) 9474 0337 or for further information about Perth Zoo, visit https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current Working with Children Check.
• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status or a valid working visa to be appointed to this role.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Perth Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.