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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.
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]
Food & Beverage Assistant manager – Full-Time
About the Position:
Reporting to the Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager, the Food & Beverage (F&B) Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting and supporting the F&B Manager in ensuring the successful operation of our F&B outlets and events. The responsibilities of the F&B Assistant Manager will include maintaining food and beverage operations and standards ensuring compliance with Workplace Health and Safety regulations and protocols.
The F&B Assistant Manager will also be accountable for managing staff, planning, controlling, and ordering for our hospitality arm of the sanctuary. The F&B Assistant Manager must also ensure orders meet established quality standards and that they will not run out of supplies before the next delivery. Full compliance with food safety regulations is expected as well as hands-on input to product, displays and outlet innovation.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
Retail Assistant Manager – Full-Time
About the Position:
Reporting to the Retail Manager, the Retail Assistant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful operation of our Retail outlets and Entrance. The primary responsibilities of the Retail Assistant Manager include managing retail operations and standards, contributing, and executing strategies to achieve/exceed budget, supervising, training, and assisting employees in customer service, store maintenance, product promotions and handling customer complaints.
You will possess excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, as well as having a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Retail industry. The Retail Assistant Manager is accountable for procuring, planning, stock control including stock takes, ordering souvenirs and merchandise for our retail arm of the sanctuary and must ensure orders meet established quality standards and that they will not run out of supplies before the next delivery. Full compliance with safety regulations and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (LPKS) brand guidelines is expected as well as hands-on input to product, displays and outlet innovation is essential. The Retail Assistant Manager will also manage our entrance, and self-service kiosks.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.
Raptor Keeper – Casual (Full-time)
About the Position:
The key role of a Raptor Keeper is to support the head of department by assisting with the care of Raptors within the section they are working. The position of Raptor Keeper reports directly to the relevant head of department, wildlife administrator and the curator. It is important that you are aware of all policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to the sections you work on any given day. This includes but is not limited to;
- Maintaining industry leading husbandry standards through Lone pine’s Raptors and animal exhibits and housing.
- Maintaining a high level of customer service at all times.
- Ensuring that all customer service issues are directed to the relevant supervisor.
- Adhering to and understanding all standard operating procedures required for each department.
- Adhering to the Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures.
- Adhering to any instructions from the Heads of Section in relation to animals under their care.
- Maintaining a clean work environment (sanctuary) and reporting any damages to the relevant HOD.
- Providing visitors with the highest quality AVI (animal visitor interaction), while always upholding our animal welfare standards.
- Conducting informative presentations.
- Ensuring a safe environment for all visitors.
To view the full position description, key criteria and information on how to apply for this role, please click here.