Aquarist/Diver - Full-Time
Merlin Entertainments · Not specified · onsite · Posted 45d ago
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About this role
Are you passionate about Aquatic Animal husbandry, diving, highly motivated and love working in a fast paced and dynamic environment within a team Would you like to work for one of the Sunshine Coast star attractions ensuring that our animals receive the highest level of care, and our guests have a magical experience We could have the job for you!
About The Role
We currently have an opening in the team for a full-time Aquarist/Diver.
Duties
What will you be doing on the daily Besides having a fish-tastic time Your duties will include, but not be limited to:
About You
So, what sort of Aquarist are we after We thought you would never ask! You will be:
Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussaud s , and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.
We're the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE , Madame Tussauds, amongst others.
Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlins Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund.
So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!
Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.
Pay Range
Competitive
About The Role
We currently have an opening in the team for a full-time Aquarist/Diver.
Duties
What will you be doing on the daily Besides having a fish-tastic time Your duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Performing various tasks across the aquarium - daily husbandry, management, and welfare of the animal collection
- Developing, cleaning and maintaining excellent and innovative animal displays that deliver an exceptional visitor experience
- Food preparation and feeding of aquatic and terrestrial animals, ensuring we are providing optimal diet and enrichment
- Monitoring the collection for any sign of disease, maintaining exceptional levels of animal care and welfare
- Managing water quality, testing and adjusting parameters to ensure optimal conditions
- Operating and maintaining a variety of life support systems
- Regular diving in displays
- Assisting in the implementation and development of new display opportunities
About You
So, what sort of Aquarist are we after We thought you would never ask! You will be:
- An exceptional communicator
- Positive and solution focused mindset
- Able to use your vast experience to work well in a successful, fast paced team
- Committed to ensuring clean and amazing displays
- Able to exercise best practice animal husbandry while delivering an amazing guest experience
- A multi-tasker and have a flexible and adaptable approach along with high attention to detail
- Agile to meet deadlines and have demonstrated planning, organisational and time management skills
- A relevant university qualification, or demonstrated equivalent 2-years experience within an aquarium/aquaculture or zoological environment
- Dive Master/Instructor certification or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment
- Able to pass an Occupational Diver Medical AS2299
- Excellent communication, observation and record keeping skills
- Confident with using MS Office and general technology
- Current Australian working rights
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawn, crouch, kneel, balance, climb heights and carry and lift up to 20kg
- Passionate about animal care with sound knowledge of freshwater and/or saltwater animal husbandry techniques
- Current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Therapy Provider
- QLD Open Driver's License
- Experience with Life Support Systems and water quality monitoring and maintenance
- Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
- Domestic and g lobal opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions
- Additional Leave (including birthday and wellbeing) and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
- Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan
- Being part of a business built on fun
Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussaud s , and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.
We're the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE , Madame Tussauds, amongst others.
Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlins Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund.
So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!
Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.
Pay Range
Competitive
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Skills
Food PreparationAnimal HusbandryWater Quality TestingdivingMS Office