361114: Zookeeper
Labour market
Skills assessment
Agreements
ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
361114
Skill level
Level 3
Unit group
3611
Animal Attendants and Trainers
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
Zookeeper (ANZSCO 361114) is a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Animal Attendants and Trainers unit group (3611), classified under Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers. Feeds, provides water for and monitors the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks, cleans, fixes and maintains animal cages, and informs visitors about animals. Common specialisations include Aquarist. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Animal Attendants and Trainers unit group earn an average of $1,016 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $992 per week and male workers average $1,116 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 33.8 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,016
↓ 29% below national avg
Female avg.
$992
↓ 31% below national avg
Male avg.
$1,116
↓ 22% below national avg
Average age
33.8 yrs
↓ younger than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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