Penguin Specialist (Internal)

Village Roadshow Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited park entry

Complimentary passes for family

Discounts on food and retail

Employee benefits app

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Penguin Specialist at Sea World on the Gold Coast cares for King, Gentoo, Little Blue penguins and Australian Pelicans, supporting health and wellbeing through training, husbandry and exhibit maintenance. You will engage in presentation standards and guest education, while ensuring animal welfare and safety in a working cold environment.

Ideal candidates have bird care experience or a relevant Certificate III, with fitness for tasks including standing in cool conditions and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive health and behavioral management of birds desired.
• Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or substantial relevant experience essential.
• Ability to work in cool environments (-1.0C to +4.0C) and maintain fitness for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with presentation standards of Penguin Encounter and Bird exhibits, including cleaning tasks.
• Develop understanding of training and enrichment to manage seabird behavior.
• Deliver education talks and interactive tours to guests and students.

Skills

Bird husbandry

Enrichment programs

Animal training

Education

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Job description

Penguin Specialist

$29.48 per hour | Part Time

Sea World, Oxenford, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

Step 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 Responsibilities

• 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 For

• 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-disc

Your 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.

*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.