Marine Animal Specialist

$27.19 per hour Part Time

Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

You will provide a level of care, enrichment and husbandry to ensure appropriate welfare and standards are maintained for the relevant animal collection. You will train and share responsibility for presenting our mammals in our live presentations, keeper talks and interactive programs. You will be required to pass relevant audition criteria including swimming, training knowledge test and speaking on a microphone. Some weekend work will be required.

Your Day To Day

• Undertake animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance tasks for animals and exhibits in assigned area
• Develop an understanding of animal welfare, including animal training and enrichment techniques
• Assist with organization and planning of feeding schedules, training of animal behaviors and implementation of enrichment
• Provide the general public with correct information about our animals
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of animal welfare and operant conditioning
• Bachelor of Science degree or Certificate III in Captive Animal Management is essential
• Experience in public speaking
• Manual car drivers license
• Available to work on any day including weekends
  
  

Candidates who progress through the first and second round interviews will be required to complete both (a) a Fitness for Work Assessment and (b) a Psychometric Assessment (DISC). These assessments are conducted at VRTP’s expense and form part of the overall recruitment process. Please note that the results of these assessments are not used in isolation to make hiring decisions. For more information on the DISC assessment, visit: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc

About the Perks!

• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks
• Earn complimentary passes for family and friends
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences
• Enjoy a wide variety of discounts throughout our properties and access to our Village Employee Benefits App which is partnered with more than 65 major retailers!
• Exclusive and unique team member events and awards
• Reward and Recognition incentives and prizes
• On site Wellbeing Team and access to our EAP with 24/7 support
• Opportunity for professional development & internal training, we strive to grow our talent!
  
  

Explore the possibility of creating memories that last lifetimes with a career at Village Roadshow Theme Parks! Our company comprises of Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ’n’ Wild, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular, Village Roadshow Studios, Topgolf, Sea World and Sea World Resort. Apply today to see what employment opportunities await and find your dream job at one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast!

Village Roadshow Theme Parks are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.