Zookeeper
A Zookeeper provides specialist care for a wide range of animal species in Australian zoological gardens, wildlife parks, and animal sanctuaries.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Limited positions; competitive entry to zookeeping roles in major Australian zoos.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Prepare food and provide daily husbandry care for assigned animal species
- Monitor animal health, behaviour, and welfare and report to veterinary staff
- Conduct enrichment activities to support animal cognitive and physical wellbeing
- Participate in breeding programs and species conservation initiatives
Skills required
- Multi-species animal husbandry and welfare standards
- Animal health monitoring and behaviour observation
- Conservation and captive breeding program knowledge
- Public engagement and educational presentations
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Captive Animals or Certificate IV in Zoo Keeping. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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