Head Keeper

What you'll bring to the team:
**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 **Head Keeper**.

Reporting into the Displays Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Displays Supervisor by overseeing the daily operations and development of the displays team.

Further responsibilities include:

- Act as a technical lead in the designated zones, ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, display presentation, and safety are maintained.
- Assist the Curatorial Supervisor in monitoring all public display areas to consistently deliver a world class guest experience.
- Lead by example to embed a culture of professionalism and high quality animal care among team members.
- Support the management of animal acquisition, breeding, quarantine, and transport processes to maintain optimal health and compliance with SEA LIFE network requirements.
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of innovative animal husbandry practices and procedures in conjunction with the Displays Curator and Curatorial Supervisor.
- Conduct senior level training for team members, enhancing their skills and ensuring compliance with best practices in animal care.
- Work closely with the Veterinary team to implement and maintain best practices for animal health and well being.
- Maintain meticulous animal management and operational records in compliance with SEA LIFE and Merlin standards, as well as local legislative requirements.
- Enforce strict adherence to health and safety policies to ensure the safety of staff, guests, and animals.

Qualifications & Experience:
**About You**

**You will**

To be successful in this pivotal role, you will have:

- A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in aquatic animal husbandry, with substantial technical expertise.
- Strong leadership skills within an aquatic display setting.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively train and develop staff.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and a strong focus on solutions.

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

**Benefits**:
**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

Pay Range: Compensation between AUD $31.92/Hr.AUD $31.92/Hr.