Senior/ Aquarist

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to a team of junior aquarists, overseeing their work assignments, effectively managing resources to meet project deadlines and maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Perform animal husbandry and complete underwater tasks for assigned animals to the highest standards.
• Review, prepare and deliver daily diets and nutritional requirements to animals under care.
• Coordinate animal medical procedures and movement of animals between locations.
• Supervise and maintain cleanliness of habitats under care.
• Perform general maintenance of habitats, repair tools and equipment.
• Perform observation and data recording of animal behavior.
• Perform daily siphoning of debris/waste and cleaning of acrylic panels in habitats.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for new events, projects and activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Science, Aquaculture, Biological or Life Sciences.
• Scuba diving certification (Open Water Dive and above) and physically fit to dive.
• Knowledge of animal management software.
• Confident working in an aquatic environment.
• Good leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Passionate about working with animals.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and conservation.
• Able to perform shift work, including on weekends and public holidays.