Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keepers

• Casual
• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• $49.01 per hour (LGIA Stream B Level 5 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Where Your Passion for Animals Comes to Life

Rockhampton Zoo is seeking experienced and passionate Zoo Keepers to join our team on a casual basis who have hands-on experience caring for mammals, birds, and/or reptiles in a professional zoo environment.

In this role, you will provide high-quality care and husbandry for a diverse collection of mammals, birds, and/or reptiles ensuring their health, welfare, and enrichment. You’ll be involved in all aspects of zoo operations, including food preparation, enclosure maintenance, animal training, and record keeping.

This position also plays a key role in engaging and educating our visitors through interactive animal encounters, keeper talks, and guest programs, while delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team to maintain exhibits to a high standard and contribute to research and conservation initiatives.

Rockhampton Zoo is open to the public every day (except Christmas Day), and this casual role offers flexibility with weekend and public holiday work, with penalty rates applying where applicable.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Bring Your Wildlife Expertise

• Demonstrated experience in zoo keeping, including high welfare standards, relevant husbandry techniques, training, enrichment, food preparation and the ability to assist in conducting veterinary procedures.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills to ensure successful delivery of keeper talks and animal visitor interactions.
• Ability to work well within a team environment as well as work independently at times with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure and problem solve.
• Ability to carry out your duties in a safe manner whilst ensuring the safety of your team members, animals and public.

Why Join Rockhampton Zoo?

More than a job. Be part of something wild.

Nestled within the beautiful Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton Zoo is home to almost 100 animals representing more than 30 native and exotic species. As one of Central Queensland's most loved visitor attractions, our zoo is dedicated to animal welfare, conservation, education, and creating meaningful connections between people and wildlife.

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Zoo Keeping (or relevant discipline) and/or substantial experience working with captive mammals, birds, and/or reptiles in a Zoo setting including relevant husbandry techniques, food preparation, animal training and assisting with veterinary procedures.
• High focus on customer service and engaging the public in keeper talks and animal visitor interactions.
• The ability to work towards achieving a common goal with a diverse group of people.
• Attention to safety with a focus on providing compassionate care to animals.

Please use Council’scover letter templateand ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 24 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)