Are you passionate about Education and looking for a role with a twist? Our Education team is looking for a Wild Learning Overnight Host to join the Zoos SA team on a casual basis.
Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that saves species from extinction and connects people with nature. We support and conduct many conservation, breeding and research programs, and as part of our conservation efforts, we operate both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.
We’re proud to welcome more than half a million people through our gates yearly, and we’re not slowing down. With the rollout of our 20-Year Master Plan and several exciting projects on the horizon, we’re thrilled to expand and evolve our workforce to position us for continued growth into the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about wildlife, conservation, and education? Do you have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire the next generation of environmental champions—especially after dark? If so, we’d love you to join our team as a Casual Overnight Host!
Under the guidance of the General Manager of Wild Learning, this unique role delivers unforgettable overnight school experiences that are safe, educational, and inspiring. As an Overnight Host, you’ll be responsible for:
- Facilitating engaging, conservation-focused learning experiences for students and the public.
- Taking the lead in ensuring the safety, welfare, and learning of all participants.
- Supporting visiting schools to ensure a smooth and educational stay.
- Leading professional and educational guided experiences—on foot or by bus—at Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo.
- Assisting with hospitality services, including serving food and beverages during overnight stays.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about conservation, sustainability, and environmental education.
- Experienced in working with school-aged children or in a public education setting.
- Comfortable working overnight hours, often independently, in a dynamic and nature-rich environment.
- A clear communicator and proactive problem-solver.
- Adaptable, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to memorable learning experiences.
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience with providing education with a preference for providing education in the conservational field.
- Knowledge of conservation and environmental issues and the demonstrated capacity to apply this knowledge in a visitor focused setting.
- National Police Check.
- South Australian Working with Children Check.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & HLTAID012 in Education Settings.
- Completion of or willingness to complete RRHAN-EC - mandatory notification training.
- Awareness of current conservation and environmental issues, with the ability to communicate these effectively in a visitor-focused context.
It is desirable that you also have:
- Experience working in conservation-based education.
- Tertiary degree in Education with relevant subjects/degree in a conservation field or high-level vocational qualification (Cert IV or above).
- Ability or willingness to learn to drive a manual vehicle.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate team working to inform, empower, and inspire our community to take conservation action. Through this role, you’ll help create meaningful connections between people and wildlife, all while working in some of South Australia’s most iconic locations.
Apply Now and help shape the future of conservation—one overnight adventure at a time!
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the requested sections and attach your resume . This will help us assess your suitability for this role.
Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity. We believe diversity, inclusion and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values, and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices so that our people continue to reflect the local communities in which we work. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments, please get in touch with Todd via [email protected]
APPLY NOW!
Please visit the Careers section of the Zoos SA website to apply.
No recruitment agencies, please.
