Aquarist

Monsoon Aquatics; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Monsoon Aquatics in Cairns is seeking an Aquarist to join our hands-on team. You will care for marine fish, corals and invertebrates daily, ensuring systems operate at the highest standards, and support domestic and export operations.

You'll monitor life-support systems, perform water quality testing, feed livestock, and help with acclimation, shipping prep and biosecurity. A passion for marine life and a precise, team-oriented approach are essential.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of marine fish and reef aquarium husbandry.
• Aquarium keeping experience, either professionally or as an experienced hobbyist.
• Ability to identify a range of marine fish species (knowledge of corals and invertebrates is highly regarded).
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Basic hand tool experience preferred.
• Medium rigid and/or forklift licence advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Daily husbandry and care of marine fish, corals and marine invertebrates.
• Monitor and maintain aquarium life support systems.
• Conduct water quality testing and maintain records.
• Feed livestock according to established protocols.
• Monitor livestock health and identify pests, diseases and health issues.
• Receive, acclimate and process incoming livestock.
• Prepare livestock for domestic and international shipment.
• Maintain clean, organized and biosecure work areas.
• Assist with continuous improvement of husbandry practices and systems.

Conocimientos

Marine fish husbandry

Aquarium keeping experience

Species identification

Observational skills

Team collaboration

Hand tools

Forklift licence advantageous

Descripción del empleo

Turn your passion for reef keeping into a career.

Are you passionate about marine aquariums and looking to build a career in Australia's ornamental marine industry? Monsoon Aquatics is seeking a dedicated and motivated Aquarist to join our team in Cairns.

As one of Australia's leading marine ornamental aquaculture and export businesses, Monsoon Aquatics supplies premium-quality marine fish, corals and invertebrates to customers throughout Australia and around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work with an incredible diversity of marine life while developing your skills alongside an experienced and passionate team.

This is a hands-on role working with marine fish, corals and marine invertebrates. Every day is different, and you'll play an important role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our livestock while supporting our export and domestic operations.

Weekend work, early starts and occasional evening shifts will be required as part of the role.

About the Role

As an Aquarist, you'll be responsible for the daily husbandry and care of marine livestock while ensuring our systems operate to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily husbandry and care of marine fish, corals and marine invertebrates
• Monitoring and maintaining aquarium life support systems
• Conducting water quality testing and maintaining accurate records
• Feeding livestock according to established husbandry protocols
• Monitoring livestock health and identifying pests, diseases and other health issues
• Receiving, acclimating and processing incoming livestock
• Preparing livestock for domestic and international shipment
• Maintaining clean, organised and biosecure work areas
• Assisting with the continual improvement of husbandry practices and operational systems

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about marine life, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of marine fish and reef aquarium husbandry
• Aquarium keeping experience, either professionally or as an experienced hobbyist
• Ability to identify a range of marine fish species (knowledge of corals and invertebrates is highly regarded)
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Basic hand tool and construction experience preferred
• Medium rigid and/or forklift licence advantageous

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, organised and punctual
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual tasks
• Able to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic workplace
• Takes initiative and is always looking for ways to improve systems and processes
• Committed to maintaining high standards of animal care and workplace safety

Why Join Monsoon Aquatics?

• Join one of Australia's leading marine ornamental export businesses.
• Work with an extraordinary range of tropical marine fish, corals and invertebrates.
• Learn from an experienced and passionate team.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience across all aspects of marine husbandry and export operations.
• Be part of an innovative company committed to sustainability, aquaculture and the future of the marine ornamental industry.

If you're passionate about marine life and ready to build a rewarding career in the ornamental marine industry, we'd love to hear from you.