Veterinary Officer - Education Lead (Wildlife Veterinary Medicine)

Location: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia, with travel throughout regional New South Wales. The role follows a flexible hybrid model combining in-office, remote, and on-the-go work.

Annual package: AUD 151,138–166,549, including base salary of AUD 133,348–146,945, superannuation, and leave loading.

Company

hirify.global operates Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo while supporting wildlife conservation, veterinary care, education, and animal welfare.

What you will do

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of wildlife veterinary education, training, and outreach programs.
• Deliver regional training, clinic engagement, and professional development initiatives across New South Wales.
• Build partnerships with veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabilitation organisations, first responders, professional bodies, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership in wildlife veterinary practice and contribute specialist expertise to veterinary operations.
• Evaluate program outcomes, manage performance measures and reporting, and support evidence-based program development.
• Develop accredited and non-accredited training products, workforce capability initiatives, and strategic education opportunities.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent, with eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of New South Wales.
• Experience in zoo and wildlife medicine, including wildlife health, triage, treatment, animal welfare, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Experience building professional capability through coaching, mentoring, training, knowledge sharing, or professional development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration, independent judgement, and prioritisation skills.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout regional New South Wales are required.
• A current paid NSW Working with Children Check must be obtained and maintained.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model with in-office, remote, and on-the-go work.
• Temporary 18-month contract under the TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 9/10.
• Complimentary family and friends passes for Taronga’s Sydney and Dubbo zoos.
• Free onsite car parking outside peak periods.
• Discounts on accommodation, food and beverages, and Fitness Passport.
• Social work environment with activities and events around the zoos.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and one-page cover letter.
• Answer two target questions about building others’ veterinary capability and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 26 October 2026.