Full Time Gardener - Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced Full time Gardener to join our Operations team!

• Located at Sydney’s Iconic - Taronga Zoo – Cammeraigal Country


• Full-time, ongoing position


• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Gardener Grade 1, annual package $63,017 (includes base salary $55,600 + 12% superannuation & leave loading)

Help shape lush landscapes and vibrant exhibits that support conservation and delight guests. From planting and pruning to sustainability and safety, you’ll play a hands-on role in cultivating beauty and purpose as part of a passionate, high-performing team.

About the Role…

This role will provide general gardening services and grounds maintenance across Taronga Zoo grounds, including maintaining the current flora displays, weeding, mowing lawns and trimming hedges.

Key Accountabilities…

• Undertake a variety of landscaping projects within grounds and exhibits.


• Undertake general gardening activities as assigned, including the maintenance of allocated grounds, gardens and exhibits.


• Carries out general grounds maintenance including: maintaining current flora displays, weeding, mowing lawns and trimming hedges.


• Perform basic tasks associated with horticulture and gardening works under supervision from the Horticulture Team.


• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.


• Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.


• 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.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Previous arboriculture, gardening or grounds maintenance experience desirable  


• Current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised


• Pre Employment Medical Assessment – (Musculoskeletal and fitness assessment) Taronga will pay for this


• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) at own expense.

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s


• Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods


• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites


• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites


• Fitness Passport


• We’re a social team - there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!


• + more!

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 Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

• Target Question 1) The role of a gardener can be repetitive and physically demanding. How do you ensure consistency and quality in repetitive tasks

• Target Question 2) How do you maintain energy and focus throughout the day? What do you enjoy most about working outdoors/ in a hands-on role like this one?

Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 16 June 2026