At Zoos SA, conservation is at the heart of everything we do. As a leading not-for-profit conservation charity, we work every day to save species from extinction and connect people with nature through meaningful experiences.

Welcoming more than half a million visitors annually across Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, we are entering an exciting period of growth, innovation and transformation. Guided by our ambitious 20-year Master Plan, we are expanding our impact, evolving our visitor experiences and growing our teams to help shape the future of conservation engagement in South Australia and beyond.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the General Manager, Wild Learning leads the strategic direction and delivery of learning experiences across both sites.

This role oversees formal and informal education programs, school and community engagement, educator professional learning and immersive conservation experiences that inspire audiences and support Zoos SA’s conservation goals.

Working collaboratively across multiple departments, you will lead a passionate team while driving innovative, curriculum-aligned and purpose-driven learning initiatives.

Contract Opportunity

This role is being offered as a 12-month temporary contract to support an exciting period of growth and transformation across Wild Learning.

The successful candidate will be supported by the permanent General Manager, Wild Learning, who will remain available in a remote support capacity throughout the contract period to assist with continuity, strategic direction and a smooth transition into the role.

About you

Essential Requirements

• South Australian Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• First Aid qualifications
• RRHAN-EC Mandatory Notification Training
• Previous experience as a Senior Manager within education, youth and community programs or a relevant field)

Desirable

• Qualifications in Education, Conservation or a related field
• Current teacher registration
• Experience in grants, youth programs or volunteer management

The salary for this role is $110,000 per annum.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page and attach your resume, cover letter and any certificates in the education section. This will help us assess your suitability for this role.

We believe diversity, inclusion and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values, and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices so that our people continue to reflect the local communities in which we work. If you would like to discuss your accessibility needs, please call Genesse on 08 8230 1211 or email [email protected]