Junior Aquarist

Purpose

The Junior Aquarist is part of a core team responsible for the maintenance and husbandry of living exhibits and assists with a range of activities associated with The National Aquarium.

• Perform daily monitoring and assessment of animals, their health, treatment, and management to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the aquarium facility.
• Prepare daily feeds to satisfy the proper nutritional needs of the livestock.
• Diving as required on a day-to-day basis and perform maintenance and feedings.
• Understand and follow SOPs, husbandry manuals and exhibit record keeping.
• Learn how to handle live animal shipments and acclimation processes.
• Learn basic understanding of aquarium systems and daily upkeep.
• Assist the aquarist team in any required tasks.
• Undertake necessary animal training with various birds, mammals, and reptiles.
• Learn to monitor water quality and act appropriately to the needs of the collection.
• Assist with collection of daily data for husbandry protocols.
• Communicate to the public as needed.
• Support and collaborate with Front of House personnel as needed.
• Assist in the animal encounters and feeding shows.

• A higher school degree in Biology or similar relevant experience.
• SCUBA certification from a recognized training agency.
• Must feel comfortable working in closed spaces or when surrounded by wild animals.
• Must be able to lift 25
  
  Kg.
• Work experience with some or all the following taxa: reptiles, birds, rodents, primates, mustelids, manatees, amphibians, freshwater fish.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of freshwater Life Support Systems.