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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.
Assistant Curator (Full-Time)
About the Position:
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, QLD) is currently seeking an Assistant Curator, who will play a vital role in the care and management of the sanctuary’s animal collection, with a particular focus on koalas and other wildlife species. This position involves assisting the Curator and contributing to the overall well-being of the animals, conservation efforts, and visitor experiences.
Overall, the Assistant Curator role is to drive the expansion and progression of the sanctuary’s animal collection in a positive direction. This includes driving the refining and or expansion of the animal collection, driving the continual improvement of the visitor experiences with the animals, and most importantly driving the sanctuary to provide the best possible animal welfare outcomes to each and every one of the animals that call Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (LPKS) home. The sanctuary plays a significant role in educating visitors and influencing change in people’s behaviour assisting with conservation worldwide and this can only be achieved through a well curated animal collection.
To view the full position description and key criteria for this role, please click here.
Senior Raptor Keeper – Casual (Full-time)
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Raptor Keeper to lead our raptor section. This key role involves supporting, maintaining, and improving all aspects of the department under the guidance of the Curator. This role reports directly to the Curator and the Wildlife Office Manager as relevant.
The Senior Raptor Keeper is directly responsible for overseeing a small daily team which may include any volunteers rostered in the section and must ensure cohesion and functionality on a daily basis. This includes but is not limited to;
- To set and supervise industry leading husbandry standards through Lone pine’s animal’s exhibits and housing.
- To maintain an accurate and usable record of animals in your care.
- Monitoring and always maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Reporting to the Curator through weekly reports.
- Ensuring that all customer service issues are directed to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
- Adhere to, understand, and enforce all SOP’s required within your section.
- Following any requirements listed in your contract/ policy manual as per hours worked and overtime.
- Give as much assistance to staff training and working in your section to ensure they are providing the best care for animals at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
- Conducting informative presentations and our raptors show.
- Ensuring a safe environment for all visitors.
- Providing visitors with the highest quality AVI (animal visitor interaction), while always upholding our animal welfare standards, handling policies and Qld government legislation
- Consistently be helpful and friendly to visitors and fellow team members.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
Experienced Bird Keeper (casual)
About the Position:
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for our next awesome Wildlife team member, within the Bird keeping team. 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.
Education Officer (casual)
About the Position:
We are in search of a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our education team, blending a passion for conservation and wildlife with strong educational skills.
As a crucial member of our education team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of education programs and opportunities offered by the sanctuary. Your responsibilities will involve delivering superior educational presentations to schools and the general public.
In the role of Education Officer, you will lead various Wildlife Experiences, curriculum-linked school programs, school holiday initiatives, and our newly introduced Nocturnal Experience. As the face of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, your communication skills will need to be both factual and entertaining, catering to audiences ranging from children as young as 2 to adults, and inclusive of individuals with various abilities and backgrounds from around the world.
This casual position requires a commitment of 20 to 30 hours per week, including weekends, public holidays, and occasional evenings. If you are ready to contribute to our mission and meet these requirements, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
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]