Based at Melbourne Zoo Be part of the Horticultural arm of the Sustainability & Environment team Ongoing Full time role Mon-Fri, Level T1 - T3 $69,418 - $76,360 p.a plus superannuation Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation. Melbourne Zoo's landscapes and exhibits are innovative, challenging and responsive to our environmental conditions; they have a special place in the hearts of our visitors. The appearance of the zoo today reflects open space and habitat planning based on the principles and practices of environmentally sustainable design, innovative collection planning and effective resource use. The Arborist & Browse Assistant position will provide support to the Arborist and Browse Officer in the delivery of arboriculture safety risk mitigation work, day to day arboriculture activities today and the ongoing daily collection of browse material. They will work together to deliver effective and efficient tree management and browse standards whilst shaping and positively contributing to a supportive and passionate team culture aligned to ZV's values and objectives. To be successful in this role, you will possess: Certificate III Arboriculture QTRA risk assessment Chainsaw operator and tree felling certificates First Aid Level 2 Current Victorian MR truck licence EWP operators' certificate Skills and experience required for this role include: Demonstrated knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of the horticultural field, including orchard plantation maintenance landscaping, garden maintenance, arboriculture, revegetation, fertiliser selection and use of irrigation. Ability to set and meet goals, ensuring departmental goals are met. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team delivering operational objectives. Sound time management skills High-level written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of OH&S & EEO principles and practices. For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available below. Please submit a maximum one-page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Sarah Moscrop at smoscrop@zoos.org.au Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 11th June 2026 At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via hrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visit our Inclusion and Diversity page for more information and contact details for any adjustments required.
