Penguin Specialist

Village Roadshow Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited park entry

Complimentary guest passes

Food & retail discounts

Employee benefits app

Team events & awards

Wellbeing support & EAP

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sea World at Oxenford on the Gold Coast is seeking a Penguin Specialist to care for King, Gentoo, Little Blue penguins and pelicans. The role involves training, enrichment, exhibit upkeep and delivering educational talks to visitors.

Part-time, must have a Blue Card and be willing to work in cold environments. Candidates should have contact with bird health and husbandry, a relevant qualification or substantial equivalent experience, and be available weekends.

Qualifications

• Blue Card is essential.
• Able to work in cold environments -1.0C to +4.0C.
• Available to work on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Good level of fitness to perform all duties.

Responsibilities

• Care for penguins and other seabirds across exhibits.
• Engage in enrichment and training to promote wellbeing.
• Maintain exhibits and cleaning routines, including snow/ice tasks.
• Deliver education talks and guided tours to guests and students.

Skills

Bird care

Enrichment

Animal training

Husbandry

Education

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Job description

504121Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaMarine & Animal CarePart timeClosing on: Oct 7 2026Penguin Specialist$29.48 per hour | Part TimeSea World, Oxenford, Gold CoastThe OpportunityStep into a cool career at Sea World! As a Penguin Specialist, you’ll help care for Sea World’s seabirds, from the Sub-Antarctic King and Gentoo Penguins to the Little Blue Penguins, and Australian Pelicans too. From animal training and husbandry to enrichment and exhibit maintenance, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our seabirds.Key ResponsibilitiesFrom snowy exhibit care to penguin enrichment, you’ll be waddling through a role that’s full of variety. You’ll:• Assist with presentation standards of Penguin Encounter, Penguin Point and the Bird Rehabilitation exhibits including snow blows, ice cleaning and removal.• Develop an understanding of animal training and conditioning techniques and behavioral enrichment to maintain appropriate behavioral management of the seabirds.• Perform relevant education talks and interactive tours to provide an educational experience to guests and students.What We’re Looking ForThink you’ve got what it takes to care for our coolest residents? Here’s what you’ll bring to the colony:• Previous experience with preventive health, behavioral management, enrichment and husbandry of birds is desirable.• Relevant tertiary qualification or Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care, or substantial demonstrated experience in a comparable role is essential.• Able to work in cool environments ranging from -1.0C to +4.0C.• A level of fitness required to complete all tasks in the assigned area.• Available to work on any day including weekends.• Blue Card is essential* (Please be advised that the cost of a Blue Card is currently $108.30).Candidates who progress through the first and second round interviews will be required to complete both (a) a Fitness for Work Assessment and (b) a Psychometric Assessment (DISC). These assessments are conducted at VRTP’s expense and form part of the overall recruitment process. Please note that the results of these assessments are not used in isolation to make hiring decisions. For more information on the DISC assessment, visit: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-discYour backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!*The Queensland Government has increased enforcement of the Blue Card (Working with Children) No Card, No Start legislation. This position requires a Blue Card, as the role may include working with children.If you do not already possess a Blue Card, you can apply here: Queensland Blue Card Application