Aquarist, The Lost World Aquarium

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage privileges

Discounts at Kerzner properties

Health insurance (dental)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive programme

Wellness and social initiatives

Job summary

Kerzner International Limited offers an Aquarium Specialist role at Atlantis Dubai, focused on safe animal care, daily observations, and educational guest programs. You will uphold SOPs, maintain records, and support exhibit maintenance, contributing to a luxury hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on animal husbandry, structured learning, and collaboration with colleagues to deliver engaging experiences for guests and teams alike.

Qualifications

• Requires PADI Rescue Scuba certification or equivalent.
• Clear professional communication in English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years aquarium experience or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic animal record keeping; experience with tracking systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, hygienic and tidy environment.
• Conduct marine educational programs for guests, sharing knowledge of marine life.
• Maintain animal records and departmental logbooks accurately.
• Keep aquarium exhibits and cultures up to routine maintenance standards.
• Perform feedings on schedule for topside and underwater routines.
• Assist in animal acquisitions, dispositions and reception of collections.
• Deliver structured educational presentations for colleagues and guests.

Skills

PADI Rescue Scuba

English communication

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Aquarium experience

Basic computer skills

Independent and team work

Animal record keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Tools

OERCA/ZIMS

Job description

About the Role

Maintains a safe clean hygienic and tidy environment Conducts marine educational programs for guests creating enjoyable experiences by sharing in depth knowledge of marine life and our operations Makes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities or change of normal animal behavior to Management Maintains animal records and departmental logbooks accurately Maintains aquarium exhibits and cultures in accordance with routine and preventative maintenance programmes Must be available to perform all reasonable duties for any shift necessary to receive care for and observe the animals regardless of time day or location Maintains a sound knowledge of the Company s facilities and related services and adheres to SOP s and department manuals Maintains the department standard of necessary physical condition as needed to perform all aspects of the job safely Develops a professional approach to the career and function as a colleague showing consideration tolerance cooperation reliability and the ability to accept constructive criticism Maintains and performs routine and preventative maintenance on all dive and exhibit equipment and area of responsibilities daily Utilizes proper husbandry techniques to ensure the optimal health of animals to include quarantine procedures water quality analysis and record keeping Performs feedings to schedules for topside and underwater routines Prepares food for exhibit animals in accordance with dietary programmes and maintain feeding records This includes attention to detail for cleaning of food prep areas and food storage areas Assists in animal acquisitions dispositions and receives local and imported animal collections Research assimilate and deliver structured educational presentations for colleagues and guests alike as required Applies knowledge in animal husbandry through supervised structured participation listening observation and learning resources provided

About You

PADI Rescue Scuba Certification or equivalentCan communicate in a clear and professional manner, proficient in written and spoken English.Bachelor s Degree, preferably in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field (desirable).Minimum of 2 years of aquarium experience or equivalent field or facility.Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office package.Basic understanding of animal husbandry.Must be able to work independently as well as a team experience.Must be able to enthusiastically communicate with guests during interactions/programmes.Basic Animal record keeping skills; animal tracking online systems (OERCA/ZIMS) (desirable)

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives. With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.