Description:
Are you passionate about marine animals? Would you like to work for a star attraction on the Sunshine Coast ensuring that our guests have a magical experience from start to finish? Then we could have the ideal role for you!
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast team as a Permanent Curatorial Department Supervisor .
Reporting into the Displays Curator, you will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the curatorial department as well as leading a team of Keepers, ensuring they are supported in delivering all animal welfare, displays, team development and guest experience objectives.
Further responsibilities include:
- Ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry, display presentation, technical operation, and safety in the daily operations of the SEA LIFE Aquarium.
- Monitor all public display areas to deliver a world-class guest experience.
- Lead keepers by example, setting the standard for animal care and professionalism.
- Manage the animal acquisition, breeding, quarantine, and transport processes to maintain optimal health of the collections in your care, while meeting or exceeding SEA LIFE network requirements.
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance animal husbandry and innovation, in conjunction with the Displays Curator.
- Take responsibility for an allocated zone within the SEA LIFE attraction.
- Lead, develop, and support the Curatorial team members in specific areas of responsibility.
- Assist the Displays Curator in developing a collection management strategy for all species and displays.
- Coordinate closely with the Displays Curator to ensure the curatorial team is appropriately staffed and meets daily department objectives.
- Collaborate with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse to implement best practices for animal health and well-being.
- Build relationships with relevant organizations to establish the SEA LIFE attraction as a respected leader in the zoological/aquarium sector.
- Ensure animals are delivered through acquisition, quarantine, and/or transport in ideal health, adhering to SEA LIFE, Merlin CWE standards, and local authority requirements.
- Maintain animal management records according to SEA LIFE and Merlin policy and legislative requirements.
- Strictly follow the health and safety policy to ensure the safety of staff, guests, and animals.
About You
To be successful in this varied role, you will have a passion for the marine environment and public engagement. As the ideal candidate, you will also hold the following essential criterion:
You will
- Have at least 5 years proven aquatic animal husbandry experience.
- You will have a high degree of supervisory skills in an aquatic display’s capacity.
- Be a clear communicator, good planner with strong organisation skills.
- Be adept at problem solving and proactive with a solutions focus.
The following qualifications would be an advantage:
- Certified rescue diver or above
- First aid and O2 provision certificate
- The AS2299 commercial dive medical and have the ability to dive regularly
- A Bachelor’s degree in Zoology or Biology or an equivalent Animal Care Diploma
About the Benefits
The salary is competitive and other perks include:
- Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
- Birthday leave and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
- Autonomy to introduce disruptive thinking in your profession
- Global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career
- Being part of a business built on fun
About Us
Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment and is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 130 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million + visitors a year.
So if you are a team player who is vibrant and passionate about creating and delivering exceptional guest experiences we want to hear from you!
Compensation between AUD $75,000.00/Hr.-AUD $75,000.00/Hr.