Zoos Victoria is a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation, comprising Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Kyabram Fauna Park. We are actively fighting the extinction of threatened species in south-eastern Australia.
We provide the opportunity for a number of Victorian secondary school students aged 15+ and in Years 9-12, who have a passion for wildlife and conservation and want to learn more, to conduct a Work Experience Placement at Kyabram Fauna Park for Semester 2.
- A five-day placement (during Victorian Government school terms).
- Students assist staff within the Life Sciences department.
Applicants must read the Position Description and apply in consultation with their school Careers Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: Kyabram Fauna Park will accept multiple applications from the same school
Applications must include
- A maximum 1 page cover letter addressing the criteria outlined in the Zoos Victoria Role Description
- A completed and signed Department of Education Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form instead of a resume. This form can be found on the Work Experience page on Zoos Victoria’s website.
We advise applicants to prepare their cover letter and complete and scan the Department of Education Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form before proceeding to Apply Now.
Once commencing the online application process, you cannot log out and get back in. The page will also timeout if left inactive for an extended period of time.
If you have any questions, please contact kfpeducation@zoo.org.au.
Online applications open Monday 28th April and close 5.00pm Sunday 11th May 2025.
Click here to download the position description