Assistant Keeper

3 days ago

Greater Sydney Area, Australia Merlin Entertainments Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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 an
Assistant Keeper - Casual.
About The Role
The successful candidate will support the Mammals Manager and have diverse tasks including ensuring Mammal/Bird displays and behind the scenes areas are maintained adequately, preparing animals diets and participation in animal presentations. This role is perfect for someone looking for an opportunity to work with seals and penguins.
This role is for a casual position.
About You
In order to be successful in this varied role the ideal candidate will demonstrate these essential and desirable requirements:

Essential

  • Understanding of operant conditioning principles
  • Excellent public speaking and visitor services skills
  • Excellent observation and record keeping skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to swim confidently
  • Successful 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
  • At least 2 years' experience in the marine mammal training field or similar

Benefits

  • Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
  • Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions
  • Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan
  • 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

Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.

Please let us know at  if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application.

Pay Range
Competitive

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