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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, established in 1927, proudly holds the title of the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary. Originally founded as a safe haven for sick, injured, and orphaned koalas, we have grown to house over 100 koalas and approximately 75 species of other native Australian wildlife.
Our sanctuary is not only a refuge for animals but also a welcoming space for our team, visitors, and the broader community. Education, research, and conservation remain at the heart of everything we do.
With the support of over 130 dedicated employees, as well as our suppliers and customers, we strive to set new benchmarks in environmental wildlife management, ensuring a stronger future for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate diversity in all forms, including gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs.
Nestled along the picturesque Brisbane River and just minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, Lone Pine offers a truly unique and inspiring workplace.
Some of our team member benefits include the following:
- Above award pay rates
- Membership to the sanctuary
- Free and discounted passes (for team/immediate family/friends)
- Access passes and discounts to other QLD zoo and sanctuary facilities
- Discounts on F&B / Retail / Experiences
- Service Recognition Program
- Reward & Recognition initiatives
- Salary Sacrificing
- Flexible work arrangements
- Foundation Training
- Access to in-house (on-site) Mental Health First Aid support
- Opportunity to work with like minded people
- Various conservation opportunities (in-house and offsite)
- Professional Development (internal & external)
If you are passionate about wildlife and conservation and want to join a team that shares your values, we encourage you to apply for the available positions below.
Lyndon Discombe
General Manager
Job Vacancies
About the Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary opened in 1927 as a safe refuge for sick, injured, and orphaned koalas. Today, Lone Pine remains a much loved and iconic destination for local and international guests to not only see native Australian animals, but to also connect and learn. Our goal is that everyone leaves the sanctuary feeling inspired to make small, positive changes in their daily lives to help protect their own native wildlife and habitats.
Through collaboration with our 95+ employees, suppliers and customers, we aim to set a new standard in environmental wildlife management. This will contribute to building a stronger Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Our Vision To protect, respect and conserve our environment and wildlife by educating and connecting people with nature.
Our Mission To inspire individuals and communities to live in balance with the natural world.
Located on the banks of the beautiful Brisbane River & only a few minutes from Brisbane CBD, this truly is a great place to work.
Food & Beverage Supervisor
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is currently seeking a Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team!
This hands-on leadership role plays a key part in delivering exceptional guest experiences across the Sanctuary’s food and beverage outlets.
As Food & Beverage Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for supporting the successful operation of our outlets, including day-to-day F&B operations, service standards, team training, budgeting, stock control, ordering, and customer service.
You will also assist with maintaining strong hygiene and safety standards, managing supplier relationships, supporting catering requests, completing stocktakes, and identifying opportunities to improve service, product presentation, revenue, and overall outlet performance.
This role requires strong food and beverage experience, excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead, motivate and support team members in a fast-paced environment. Experience with POS systems, stock control, and team supervision will be highly regarded.
You’ll work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager, contributing to the smooth operation of the Sanctuary and supporting Lone Pine’s high standards of service, safety, and guest experience. A current Queensland RSA, or the ability to obtain one, is required.
To view the full position description and key responsibilities, please click here.
If this sounds like you and you would like to become a part of our wonderful team, then we would love to hear from you.
Please email [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are perfect for this role.
Sales Executive
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is currently seeking a Sales Executive to join our team!
This is a commercially focused role responsible for driving new business and growing existing accounts across corporate, tourism, and events markets. You’ll play a key role in increasing group, MICE, and trade revenue while positioning Lone Pine as a premium wildlife and event destination.
As a Sales Executive, you’ll manage relationships with key industry partners, identify new business opportunities, and convert leads into confirmed bookings. You’ll build and maintain a strong pipeline, represent Lone Pine at industry events, and work closely with internal teams to deliver seamless client experiences.
Working closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager, you’ll also contribute to sales strategy, campaign support, and ongoing growth initiatives, helping to strengthen Lone Pine’s presence across both domestic and international markets.
This role suits someone who is proactive, relationship-driven, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
To view the full position description and key responsibilities, please click here.
If this sounds like you and you would like to become a part of our wonderful team, then we would love to hear from you.
Please email [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are perfect for this role.
Plantation / Harvesting Officer
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is currently seeking a Plantation/Harvesting Officer to join our team!
This hands-on role plays a key part in maintaining the health of our koala population by ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality, freshly harvested food leaf.
As a Plantation / Harvesting Officer, you’ll be responsible for the sustainable harvesting of eucalyptus, maintaining leaf storage cleanliness, and ensuring all browse is in the best possible condition for consumption. You will also assist with plantation maintenance, including tree health assessments, mulching, and data collection to monitor growth rates.
This role involves working in various weather conditions and requires a high level of physical fitness to operate equipment safely, including chainsaws and vehicles with trailers.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Plantations and the Head of Koalas, contributing to the smooth operation of the sanctuary and supporting Lone Pine’s industry-leading standards of animal husbandry.
To view the full position description and key responsibilities, please click here.
If this sounds like you and you would like to become a part of our wonderful team, then we would love to hear from you.
Please email [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are perfect for this role.
Plantation / Harvesting Officer
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is currently seeking a Plantation/Harvesting Officer to join our team!
This hands-on role plays a key part in maintaining the health of our koala population by ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality, freshly harvested food leaf.
As a Plantation / Harvesting Officer, you’ll be responsible for the sustainable harvesting of eucalyptus, maintaining leaf storage cleanliness, and ensuring all browse is in the best possible condition for consumption. You will also assist with plantation maintenance, including tree health assessments, mulching, and data collection to monitor growth rates.
This role involves working in various weather conditions and requires a high level of physical fitness to operate equipment safely, including chainsaws and vehicles with trailers.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Plantations and the Head of Koalas, contributing to the smooth operation of the sanctuary and supporting Lone Pine’s industry-leading standards of animal husbandry.
To view the full position description and key responsibilities, please click here.
If this sounds like you and you would like to become a part of our wonderful team, then we would love to hear from you.
Please email [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are perfect for this role.
