Mammal & Bird Keeper (Part Time)

13 hours ago

Mooloolaba, Australia SEA LIFE Full time

What you'll bring to the team:
**Are you passionate about marine mammals and birds? 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**

**We have a fantastic opportunity to join our SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast team as a part timekeeper.**

**About the Role**

This role is a fixed term one year position for maternity leave coverage.
- Providing exceptional standards of animal husbandry and welfare
- Ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of Seal/Penguin exhibits and off display areas.
- Provide routine cleaning and maintenance of Life Support Systems
- Participate in daily husbandry tasks, including training, enrichment, monitoring animal health, and maintaining accurate records.
- Providing engaging penguin presentations and guiding animal interactive programs.

This role is perfect for someone looking for an opportunity to work with marine animals whilst living a great lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast.

**About You**

Essential
- At least 2 years’ experience with exhibited marine animals.
- Excellent public speaking and visitor services skills;
- Excellent observation and record keeping skills;
- The ability to swim confidently and be able to lift 20kgs; and Hold a valid Blue Card prior to commencement

**Desirable**
- Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, psychology, related field or a certificate in captive animal management or similar.
- Current drivers’ licence.
- First aid or oxygen resuscitation training
- Experience with seals and penguins will be highly regarded

**Additionally, you are a strong communicator and are able to build rapport across the business. Your ability to multi-task and have a flexible and adaptable approach along with the ability to meet deadlines and have demonstrated planning, organisational and time management skills are desired.

**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 the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.

We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wildlife, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others. Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlin's Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund.

So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do - then we want to hear from you

Pay Range: Competitive

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