Full Time Aquarist / Keeper at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast

Merlin Entertainments; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aquarium as an Aquarist/Keeper where you'll ensure exceptional animal care and guest experiences. Your role involves managing aquatic environments, performing daily husbandry tasks, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and strong communication skills, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Corporate benefits including free access to attractions worldwide.

Opportunities for career development.

Additional leave including birthday and wellbeing days.

Fun, engaging business environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquarium, aquaculture, or zoological environments.
• Knowledge of freshwater and saltwater husbandry techniques.
• Dive Master certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry and welfare tasks across the aquarium.
• Manage water quality by testing and adjusting parameters.
• Develop and maintain animal displays for visitor satisfaction.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant industry qualification or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, marine science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Are you passionate about aquatic animal husbandry, highly motivated, and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment? Would you like to work for one of the Sunshine Coast's star attractions, ensuring our animals receive the highest level of care and our guests have a magical experience? We may have the perfect job for you!

About the Role

We currently have a full-time opening for an Aquarist/Keeper. Your daily duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Performing daily husbandry, management, and welfare tasks across the aquarium.
2. Developing, cleaning, and maintaining animal displays to deliver an exceptional visitor experience.
3. Preparing and feeding diets to fish, marine, and terrestrial animals, ensuring optimal nutrition and enrichment.
4. Monitoring the collection for signs of disease and maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare.
5. Managing water quality by testing and adjusting parameters for optimal conditions.
6. Operating and maintaining life support systems.
7. Regular diving in displays.
8. Assisting with display lighting, signage, and interactive features development.

Note: The role requires regular weekend work, particularly during peak periods such as school and public holidays.

What we are looking for in an Aquarist

You will be:

• An exceptional communicator.
• Solution-focused.
• Experienced in working effectively within a fast-paced team.
• Committed to maintaining clean, engaging displays.
• Knowledgeable in animal husbandry, providing excellent guest experiences.
• A multi-tasker with a flexible, adaptable approach and high attention to detail.
• Organized, able to meet deadlines, with strong planning and time management skills.

Essential Criteria

• A relevant industry qualification or equivalent experience in an aquarium, aquaculture, or zoological environment.
• Experience with life support systems and water quality monitoring.
• Excellent observation and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Passionate about animal care, with sound knowledge of freshwater, saltwater, and land-based husbandry techniques.
• Dive Master certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to pass an Occupational Diver Medical AS2299.
• Current Australian working rights.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, climb up to 4m, and lift up to 20kg.

Desirable Criteria

• Current First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Therapy certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, marine science, or related experience.

Benefits

• Corporate benefits including free access to all attractions worldwide.
• Opportunities for career development and progression in tourism and attractions.
• Additional leave (including birthday and wellbeing days) and 3 volunteer days annually.
• Be part of a fun, engaging business.

About us

SEA LIFE is the world's largest aquarium brand, welcoming over 20 million visitors annually across more than 50 locations worldwide. We aim to inspire love and protectiveness for the oceans through our diverse marine life displays, breeding, rescue, and conservation initiatives. At SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, we focus on Australian marine life and impactful conservation efforts. Our team is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences and fostering curiosity, connection, and care for our aquatic environment.

Pay Range

Competitive