Casual Keeper/Aquarist

What you''ll bring to the teamDo you want to work with some of Australia''s most iconic animals in one of.to the world''s greatest visitor attractions? Are you passionate about conservation and creating incredible guest experiences? If the thought of delivering magic to over a million guests every year makes you smile, then we have an amazing.ilocopportunity for you to join our team here at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium as an Assistant Aquarist/Keeper Casual.About the RoleWe connect guests with wildlife through creating and maintaining engaging worldclass displays, delivering memorable guest experiences and ensuring bestpractice animal welfare. This role will be toOch support the curatorial team in ensuring consistently high standards of display presentation and animal husbandry.About YouA passion for working in the tourism/attraction industry is essential to any of our roles.To shine in this position, ttbi you will also have:EssentialExperience in an animal care role, preferably in a zoo or aquarium setting.Be guest obsessed demonstrating a passion for guest experience, education and connecting people with sea life, sustainability, and conservation.Demonstrated ability to be flexible, cope with frequent and unpredictable changes to daily routine and workloads, and to work, at times under high pressure.Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work unsupervised, assess tasks, and set priorities for self.Current (or willingness to obtain at own expense) NSW Working with Children Check.DesirableCurrent First Aid / CPR.Tertiary qualifications in animal care.Please submit a maximum ONE-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a maximum TWO-page resume.BenefitsCorporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwideDomestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractionsOpportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action PlanBeing part of a business built on funAbout UsMerlin Entertain 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 Shows 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 descent.Pay RangeCompetitive#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-01-27