Are you passionate about education and looking for a role with a twist? Our Education team is looking for a Conservation Educator across Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park on a casual basis.

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that saves species from extinction and connects people with nature. We support and conduct many conservation, breeding, and research programs, and as part of our conservation efforts, we operate both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.

At Zoos SA, we’re passionate about diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion! We believe everyone should have the chance to connect with our mission of saving species from extinction. If you think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to invite you to apply!

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is focused on the delivery of teaching educational programs that inform, empower, and inspire students, community groups and organisational visitors to take action in conservation. 

As a Conservation Educator you will be responsible for:

• Facilitating conservation related learning opportunities for school-aged and tertiary students.
• Contributing to the design and delivery of new training programs, program evaluation and promotion in line with the Australian Curriculum.
• Interacting with the public and students to educate, raise-awareness and connect people to nature and conservation issues.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge about relevant environmental and sustainability education developments.
• Being responsible for the safety, welfare and learning outcomes of students involved in facilitated education programs.
• Assisting visiting schools to have an effective and engaging educational experience.
• Handling animals for school group presentations in collaboration with other Zoos SA employees (taking into account safety protocols and child-safe procedures); and
• Have the possibility to work with weekend and overnight programs located at both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be a reliable, motivated, organised, and enthusiastic team player who is looking for a challenging but rewarding role. 

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

• Outdoor Education or Early Learning (preferred).
• Teaching and curriculum development experience (desirable).
• Experience working with animals and conservation-based education (desirable).
• An understanding of action-based learning and education for sustainability principles.
• Demonstrate well-developed verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Be confident working effectively with groups in busy, noisy, and outdoor situations.
• Be a self-starter with an innovative and solutions-based approach.
• Display excellent time management skills; and
• Must have current WWCC.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU...

Zoos SA are able to offer the following employee benefits:

• Income Protection
• Membership of the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia Inc – this also enables you and your immediate family free entry to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
• 20% discount at the Retail stores at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
• Free Family Member tickets and discounted ticket prices
• Discounted Animal Experiences
• Staff Well-being/Health Checks including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Manager Assist Programme.
• Professional Membership
• Salary Sacrifice

HOW TO APPLY

To assist us in assessing your suitability for the role, please complete the requested work history and education information on the application page, attach your resume, relevant certificates, and detailed response to the selection criteria (max 3 pages). 

Please visit the Careers section of the Zoos SA website to apply.

If you have a strong passion for education, species conservation and nature-connectedness, we would love to hear from you.

Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity. 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 Kaila on 08 8548 9541 or [email protected].

APPLY NOW!

No recruitment agencies please.