Assistant Facilities Manager

Company description:

At Taronga Zoo in Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, we lead conservation efforts in the field and participate in regional and global conservation breeding programs to establish insurance populations for species threatened in the wild. We also operate two wildlife hospitals that treat and rehabilitate injured native wildlife, as well as providing best practice health care for the animals at our Zoos.

Taronga has a deep commitment to conservation science. In Australia and internationally, we work with universities, governments and conservation partners to respond to challenges impacting wildlife and people. We also have a proud tradition of delivering conservation education programs that increase knowledge and awareness and inspire students to become global leaders in conservation. Taronga receives support from the NSW Government and the Taronga Foundation. Established in 2000, the Taronga Foundation raises funds for conservation, education programs and wildlife in our care.

Job description:

• Located at Sydney's Iconic Taronga Zoo
• Ongoing, full-time position
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 5/6, annual package $116,669 (includes base salary $102,936 + plus superannuation & leave loading)

Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Facilities Manager to join our Assets team!

Keep Taronga running at its best by orchestrating everything from maintenance and contractors to fuel, facilities and finances, ensuring every corner of the zoo stays safe, seamless and ready for action.

About the Role…

Coordinate activities of Taronga's Asset Maintenance Planning team including delivery of scheduled, corrective and reactive maintenance across infrastructure and facilities and supporting the facility manager whilst ensuring best practice and effective use of Taronga's systems and procedures.

Key Accountabilities…

• Management of the fuel supply on site, including monthly accountability activities, ordering and PO management.
• Waste removal: coordination of contractors on site, financial management, invoice and PO processing.
• Refrigeration and commercial kitchen: coordinate all preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance activities for these areas working with our in-house catering company.
• Air Conditioning: coordination of preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance activities for air conditioning and BMS systems within the zoo (excluding Taronga Wildlife Retreat and function spaces)
• Small appliances: preventative and ad-hoc maintenance of all small appliances and selected services in the zoo.
• Contractor management: assisting in managing external contractors that attend site including managing and signing off permits for your contractors.
• Financial coordination: Responsible for GR of all utility bills and invoices of all planning contractors
• High level strategic coordination of maintenance activities, workflows and maintenance of asset data in Archibus.
• Assisting the FM with strategic financial planning for maintenance activities within the financial year.
• Stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and timelines in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Supporting the FM and general assets team with all activities within the asset management team remit.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrated Facilities Management experience in a dynamic, high paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Archibus or a similar system.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working with BMS, Mechanical systems, refrigeration systems and hospitality equipment.

Essential Requirements

• Trade qualification or qualification in Building or Facilities Management or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Hold a current NSW Driver's License or ability to have existing license formally recognised
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
• Maintain a current NSW White Card for Construction at your own expense record check

Benefits…

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

• Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
• 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
• Discounted 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.

1. Workplace health and safety is a priority at Taronga. How have you used your initiative to implement improvements to WHS practices in a similar role and what were your learnings from this.
2. This role requires working with multiple staff and contractors at once. How do you manage your time, schedules and competing priorities in your day to day role?

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 30 August 2026

We offer:

Together, we take on meaningful projects and work towards our shared vision of a better and wilder future. It's all about the mini moments that contribute to our mighty mission and shape our collective success