• Once in a lifetime role
• Temporary Part-time 2 days/week for one year, with possibility of extension
• Taronga Conservation Society Australia Salaried Award, Clerk Grade 8/9, base salary $106,672 to $113,343 plus superannuation
• Located at Taronga Zoo, Mosman

 

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

Taronga is looking for a skilled, motivated and experienced Veterinary Pathologist who is interested in joining a leading organisation in science and conservation.

 

About us…

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977!  We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
• Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters
• To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here.

 

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 the role…

The primary remit of the Zoo Pathologist is to provide diagnostic services to the collection of animals across Taronga Conservation Society, as well as wildlife entering the Taronga Zoo Wildlife Hospital. This includes gross pathology and histopathology investigations of post-mortem and biopsy samples. The pathologist helps inform the care, welfare and biosecurity regimes for the zoo’s interesting and varied collection. The role will also work closely with and provide collaborative, mutual support to the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health.

 

Key accountabilities:

• Undertake exotic animal and wildlife diagnostic work at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, NSW
• Provide histopathology services and pathology support to Taronga Western Plains located in Dubbo, NSW (doesn’t usually require travel)
• Assist with disease investigations of zoo animals and wildlife across both sites
• Communicate diagnostic results to the veterinary team, wider zoo staff, and senior stakeholders
• Train students, colleagues and professionals to increase capacity in wildlife care and disease investigation (including occasional weekend workshops for veterinary and wildlife professionals)
• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team including peers, volunteers and students to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.

 

About you…
We are looking for candidates that have:

• Tertiary qualifications in veterinary science and registration or eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW
• Post-graduate training in veterinary pathology
• ACVP/ECVP Board Certification or equivalent preferred; Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists – Veterinary Pathology also considered an asset
• Experience in pathology relating to wildlife and exotic animals
• Proven experience and passion for sharing knowledge, working collaboratively and building the capacity of others

 

In the interest of the health and safety for everyone accessing a Taronga workplace, it is a requirement of the incumbent, who can safely vaccinate against Covid-19, to do so and provide their certificate prior to commencement.

 

About applying…

We value your safety, and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/.

This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.
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. You are presented with a young adult mammal with a history of nasal discharge prior to rapid onset morbidity and subsequent euthanasia. Outline your diagnostic approach to this case.
2. Outline how you would decide which samples and/or which animals undergoing gross post mortem should be sent for histopathology or further investigation, understanding that budget and time is limited. How would you prioritise which most require further investigation?

 

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