About the Role:

TP Human Capital is partnering with a government client in Townsville to find an experienced aquarist You'll help us move animals to a temporary holding facility and care for them there.
The role operates within a 5-day rotational roster, covering weekends, public holidays, on-call duties, and potentially after-hours activities.
Duties:

• Maintain aquaria exhibits and life support systems as per policies and procedures.
• Participate in dive maintenance feeding, animal care, on-call, and system check rosters.
• Contribute to the development of husbandry techniques, exhibit protocols, and new exhibits.
• Assist in coral propagation and other aquaculture responsibilities as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Compliance with aquaria exhibit and life support system maintenance protocols.
• Participation in dive maintenance, feeding, and animal care duties.
• Contribution to the development of husbandry techniques and exhibit protocols.
• Collaboration on coral propagation and aquaculture responsibilities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• SCUBA diving certification meeting GBRMPA requirements.
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, etc.
• Completion of E-quarist course or similar.
• Previous experience in animal disease control and biosecurity.
• Proficiency in coral propagation and reef ecosystems.
• Mechanical aptitude and workshop tools experience.
• Experience in mentoring and providing on-the-job training.
• Possession of a current Australian driver's licence.

Applications: To apply for this position please click "Apply Now" below.
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