Senior Aquarist

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Senior Aquarist

 
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Parkyn Parade
Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557
Australia

Are you passionate about aquariums? Would you like to work for one of Sunshine Coast’s star attraction ensuring that our animals receive the highest level or care and our guest have a magical experience? An exciting opportunity currently exists to join our team of Aquarists. This Senior Aquarist position involves assisting the Displays department with the day to day running of the aquarium. This position involves working predominantly with our freshwater animals, sea jellies, inverts and land based reptiles. You will have the chance to not only care for these amazing animals, but also to promote education and conservation through providing a unique experience for our visitors. This position involves working a 5 day week including work on weekends and public holidays.

About You

Mandatory:

•  A minimum of 3 years practical experience within the aquarium industry
•  Extensive knowledge of freshwater, saltwater and land based animal husbandry techniques in varied building climates
• Experience in identification of animal health issues and their treatment
• Experience with Life Support Systems & Water Quality monitoring and maintenance
• Excellent observation and record keeping skills, verbal and written communication skills, organisational and decision making skills
•  Computer skills using MS Office
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable including making the most of a challenging or unfamiliar environment, the ability to act with urgency and respond positively to situations.
• Ability to problem solve, including understanding the issues, the cause of the issues and making sound decisions to ensure the issues are resolved.
• Current Australian working rights
• Current Manual Driver’s Licence
• Ability to bending/Stoop; Squat; Crawl; Crouch; Kneel; Balance; Climb Heights (4m); Carry and Lift up to 30kg

Desirable:

• Bachelor degree in biology, zoology, marine science or related field
• Previous experience mentoring and supervising  staff
• SCUBA certification of dive master, Instructor or commercial diving qualification (Scientific diving) (ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• First Aid and/ or Oxy Resuscitation training
• Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to work a flexible weekly schedule including weekend work and a combination of day, evening and over night shifts where necessary.

Benefits

Great people, great perks! Alongside a fun and collaborative environment, with a competitive salary, you can enjoy our amazing benefits package, including a discretionary company bonus, corporate partnership discounts, and of course, a Merlin Magic Pass, which entitles you and your family and friends free admission to all our attractions worldwide. Perhaps the biggest benefit of joining us however, are the invaluable opportunities for further career training and development across our ever-expanding group.  

About Us

We are MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS, Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator. Merlin operates 106 attractions, eight hotels and three holiday villages in 23 countries and across four continents. We aim to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to our 54 million visitors worldwide, through our iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of our managers and more than 26,000 employees. Why do we do it? For the love of FUN!!

We are all about creating memorable experiences for our guests through animal experiences, fascinating animal facts and offering mementos of your visit. There’s also a strong conservation message threaded through our experience which is a core value for all our team.

If you love animals, feel passionate about conservation and love sharing your enthusiasm with others then we could have the job for you.

So if you are a team player who is vibrant and passionate about creating memorable experiences in a great company and team who Love What We Do, we want to hear from you!