Senior Aquarist

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Tell employers what skills you have

Sustainability
Water Quality
Water
Animal Husbandry
Aquaculture
Physical Fitness
Animal Behavior
Marine Biology
Acrylic
Fish breeding
Life Sciences

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