Want to look after Pig the Dugong for a living?

WE ARE ON THE HUNT FOR A FULL TIME MARINE MAMMAL KEEPER TO CARE FOR PIG THE DUGONG!

We are on the hunt for a Senior Aquarist/Dugong Keeper to work alongside a passionate and talented team of aquarists to assist in the effective management of the dugong team.

 

The successful applicant will be:

• Experienced in aquatic husbandry and experience in maintaining life support systems and have proven the ability to develop systems to improve efficiencies
• Experience in the marine mammal training field or similar
• Proficient knowledge and application 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 and be able to lift 20kgs
• Proven ability to work well in a small team
• Ability to lead, train and develop new staff

 

 Job applications close on 14th July, 2019.