Cleaner

Role overview

Taronga Zoo Sydney is seeking an experienced, driven cleaner to join the Asset Management team in Mosman, New South Wales. This is an ongoing full-time role based at Sydney’s iconic Taronga Zoo, with rotating morning and/or evening shifts.

The position carries an annual package of $69,004 under the TCSA Wages Employees Award, Cleaner Grade 2. This package includes a base salary of $60,881.97 plus superannuation and leave loading.

Working pattern

You will work on a rotating 7-day roster, with shifts generally scheduled between 6:30am–3:15pm and 8:30am–5:15pm.

What the role involves

In this position, you will help maintain the cleanliness, presentation, and welcoming atmosphere of Taronga Zoo’s grounds and facilities, supporting a visitor experience that meets the organisation’s high standards.

• Carry out cleaning tasks across the zoo grounds and surrounding areas.
• Keep public spaces, internal administrative buildings, and the car park presented to a very high standard.
• Follow Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and contribute ideas to improve service quality.
• Share Taronga’s education and conservation messages in ways that reflect the organisation’s values.
• Work cooperatively within a high-performing team to support broader strategic goals.
• Support sustainability practices at work and help reduce environmental impact.
• Follow Work Health and Safety requirements and report incidents in line with Taronga’s WHS Charter.

What you need

Applicants should bring the following checks, clearances, and licences:

• A current NSW driver licence, or the ability to have an existing licence formally recognised, including manual capability if applying for Cleaner Grade 3.
• Tuberculosis screening.
• Vaccinations for zoonotic diseases, in line with Taronga’s vaccination matrix, at your own cost.
• A current paid NSW Working with Children Check, maintained at your own expense.

Benefits

• Access to a flexible hybrid working model, with a mix of office, remote, and on-the-go work where applicable.
• Complimentary passes for family and friends across Taronga’s Sydney and Dubbo zoos.
• Free onsite parking outside peak periods.
• Discounted accommodation rates across both sites.
• Reduced prices on food and beverage purchases across the sites.
• Discounted Fitness Passport access.
• A lively social team environment with regular activities across the zoo.
• Additional employee perks beyond those listed.

Equal opportunity

Taronga welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds and values the range of perspectives, experiences, knowledge, and skills that diversity brings to the organisation.

How to apply

Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter. You must also answer the two screening questions as part of your application:

• Whether you can work a 7-day rotating roster within the stated shift hours of 6:30am–3:15pm and 8:30am–5:15pm.
• Your understanding of Work Health and Safety in the context of a cleaner role.

Application deadline

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 26 July 2026.