Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to a team of junior Aquarium Specialists, overseeing their work assignments, effectively managing resources to meet project deadlines and maintain high standards of animal care
- Perform animal husbandry and complete underwater tasks for assigned animals to the highest standard
- 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 exhibits under care
- Perform general maintenance of aquariums and exhibits, repair tools and equipment
- Observation and data recording of animal behavior
- Daily siphoning of debris /waste and cleaning of acrylic panels in exhibits
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for new events, projects and activities
Job 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
- Candidates with no scuba diving certification may also apply. Training and certification will be provided.
- Confident to work 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 weekends and public holidays
- Knowledge of animal management software is an advantage.
