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Lone Pine is proudly the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, originally established in 1927 as a safe refuge for sick, injured and orphaned koalas. Over the years, we have expanded our wildlife collection, and are now home to 100 koalas and 70 species of other native Australian animals.
Lone Pine is a sanctuary not just for our animals, but also our team members, visitors and extended community, with education, research and conservation at the forefront of all that we do.
Through collaboration with our 90+ 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Located on the banks of the beautiful Brisbane River & only a few minutes from Brisbane CBD, this truly is a great place to work.
If you are passionate about animals and conservation, and want to work with a team that shares the same values, then I encourage you to apply for the below available positions.
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.
Casual – Part-Time Café & Retail Attendants
About the Position:
We are seeking reliable and vibrant café/retail attendants to join our team as soon as possible. These exciting cross-trained roles can be part-time or casual in nature, as long as you have flexible availability for up to 38 hours per week, including weekends and public holidays.
Our new team members must have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to provide warm and welcoming service to our customers. It is essential that you are: Friendly, helpful, attentive, adaptable, time efficient, and have a ‘can do’ team player mentality.
Barista, food preparation and retail experience would be highly beneficial, however a willingness to learn new skills is essential, and of course, we are happy to provide the appropriate training.
If this role sounds like the perfect one for you or someone you know, and you take pride in creating WOW experiences, please contact Charlotte at [email protected] and provide your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would love to join our team.
Experienced Casual Koala Keeper/Leaf Cutter
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, QLD) is currently seeking expressions of interest for our next awesome wildlife team member, within the koala department. The successful applicant will be employed as a Casual Koala Keeper/Leaf Cutter, approximately 38 hours a week, and report to the Head of Koalas, Wildlife Curator, and Wildlife Administrator of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
The Wildlife and koala departments are fundamental to the ongoing success of Lone Pine’s wildlife section and our dedicated keeping team play the crucial role of helping our guest experience, understand, and engage with our wonderful animals.
In addition to all responsibilities outlined in the Wildlife Officer job description, the key role of a leaf collector is to assist in maintaining the Lone Pine Koala population by supplying good quality, freshly harvested koala food leaf. The position of Leaf Collector reports directly to the Head of Plantations and Head of Koalas.
To view the full position description and key criteria for this role, please click here.
If this role sounds like the perfect role for you, please send a current resume along with a cover letter outlining your ability to meet the key selection criteria and why you would love to join our team to the Wildlife Administrator: [email protected]
Plantation Manager – Full-time
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, QLD) is currently seeking expressions of interest for our next Plantation Manager.
Reporting directly to the Curator, the Plantation Head of Department (HOD) at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, will be responsible for overseeing and managing the koala fodder plantations, which provide essential eucalyptus leaves for the koalas in the sanctuary. Your primary goal will be to ensure our plantations are sustainably, maintained, harvested, healthy, and able to provide good quality food for our koalas year-round.
Our aim is to be 100% self-sufficient without the need to rely on out-cuts as a long-term goal. You will be expected to support, maintain, and improve all aspects of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Plantations under the guidance of the Curator. It is expected that the incumbent in this role will lead by example and have detailed knowledge of the policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to the appropriate management of the section. The Plantation HOD is solely responsible for overseeing a daily team rostered in the section and must ensure cohesion and functionality on a daily basis.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
Wildlife Maintenance Officer
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, QLD) is currently seeking expressions of interest for our next Wildlife Maintenance Officer.
The successful applicant will be employed as a Casual (permanent is an option) Wildlife Maintenance Officer for up to 38 hours a week. Reporting directly to the Curator, the Wildlife Maintenance Officer at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and constructing various projects aimed at preserving and enhancing the well-being of koalas and other wildlife species living at the sanctuary. Your role will involve managing project timelines, resources, and budgets, as well as collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives and deadlines. As well as the above mentioned, this role will include a great deal of hands-on build solves construction, and maintenance work This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires a strong passion for wildlife conservation, strong organisation, an ability to problem solve outside of the box, and excellent project coordination skills.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
Education Officer – Part-Time or Casual
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, QLD) is currently seeking expressions of interest for our next Education Officer.
The key purpose of an Education Officer is to support the Head of Education in the development of a full range of education programs and opportunities offered by the Sanctuary and provide superior educational presentations to schools and the general public. The incumbent in this role will be able to demonstrate an ability to support the Sanctuary’s Mission and Vision through the provision of high-quality education experiences that engage the community in local and national conservation actions.
The wide-ranging duties of this position require the person to be adaptable, well-organised, innovative, motivating and willing to strive for excellence.
The Education Team conducts many of Lone Pine’s Wildlife Experiences as well as curriculum-linked school programs, and school holiday programs. We work with children as young as 2 up to adults, people from various ability backgrounds as well as people from all over the world. Staff within the Education Department are often the face of Lone Pine and therefore need to be lively, factual and entertaining.
Ideally, we require 15-20 hours per week, with the potential to build up to 38 (full-time) hours per week. We are looking for friendly, energetic individuals that have the ability to work some evenings and weekends, with 2-3 years of experience in both wildlife and education.
Experienced Casual Bird Keeper
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, QLD) is currently seeking expressions of interest for an Experienced Casual Bird Keeper.
The successful applicant will be employed as a Casual Bird Keeper and report to the Head of Birds, Wildlife office Manager and Wildlife Curator of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
The Wildlife department is fundamental to the ongoing success of Lone Pine and our dedicated keeping team play the crucial role of helping our guests experience, understand and engage with our wonderful animals.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s unique birds and
be part of a motivated and skilled team of bird keepers. This truly is a great place to work!
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
Finance Accounts Clerk – Part Time
About the Position:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Account Clerk’s key responsibilities include supporting the finance department, Finance manager, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks. Assisting in budget preparation, maintaining reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties for the company.
Ideally, we require 20 hours per week split over 4 or 5 days, Monday to Friday.
Essential:
– Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in general accounting
– Must be detail oriented with strong financial analysis skills
– Possession of excellent time management skills
– Must have a good knowledge of various accounting and payroll software applications and platforms
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.