Curatorial Displays Supervisor

Mooloolaba - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What youll bring to the team

Are you passionate about marine animalsWould 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 joinour SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast team as a Permanent Curatorial Displays Supervisor.

Reporting into the Curator you will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the curatorial department as well as leading a team of Aquarists and Divers ensuring they are supported in delivering all animal welfare displays team development and guest experience objectives.

Further responsibilities include:

Ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry display presentation technical operation and safety in the daily operations of the SEA LIFE Aquarium.

Monitor all public display areas to deliver a world-class guest experience.

Lead aquarists by example setting the standard for animal care and professionalism.

Manage the animal acquisition breeding quarantine and transport processes to maintain optimal health of the collections in your care while meeting or exceeding SEA LIFE network requirements.

Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance animal husbandry and innovation in conjunction with the Displays Curator.

Take responsibility for an allocated zone within the SEA LIFE attraction.

Lead develop and support the Curatorial team members in specific areas of responsibility.

Assist the Displays Curator in developing a collection management strategy for all species and displays.

Coordinate closely with the Displays Curator to ensure the curatorial team is appropriately staffed and meets daily department objectives.

Collaborate with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse to implement best practices for animal health and well-being.

Build relationships with relevant organizations to establish the SEA LIFE attraction as a respected leader in the zoological/aquarium sector.

Ensure animals are delivered through acquisition quarantine and/or transport in ideal health adhering to SEA LIFE Merlin CWE standards and local authority requirements.

Maintain animal management records according to SEA LIFE and Merlin policy and legislative requirements and meet all local and Merlin Dive standards for occupational and recreational diving.

Strictly follow the health and safety policy to ensure the safety of staff guests animals and dive operations within displays.

About You

To be successful in this varied role you will have a passion for the marine environment and public engagement. As the ideal candidate you will also hold the following essential criterion:

You will

Have at least 5 years proven aquatic animal husbandry experience.

You will have a high degree of supervisory skills in an aquatic displays capacity.

Be a team player clear communicator good planner with strong organisation skills.

Be pragmatic adept at problem solving and proactive with a solutions focus.

A Bachelors degree in Zoology or Biology or an equivalent Animal Care Diploma

The following qualifications and experience would be an advantage:

Certified dive master or above

First aid and O2 provision certificate

The AS2299 commercial dive medical and have the ability to dive regularly

QLD Drivers license

Experience with dive operations

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

Additional Leave (including birthday and wellbeing) and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about

Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives including our Reconciliation Action Plan

Being part of a business built onfun

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.

Were 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: Merlins 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 you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application.

Pay Range

Competitive

Required Experience:

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