Marine Aquarist: Coral & Fish Care Expert

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

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.