Curator of Behavioural Husbandry
Salary over $100,000 per annum | Full Time Salary
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
The Curator of Behavioral Husbandry will be responsible for the behavioral husbandry, training and enrichment across the Sea World animal collections, with a focus on increasing behavioural diversity.
Key Responsibilities
No two days are the same! You will:
• Provide technical advice and support on issues related to behavioural husbandry.
• Working with Area Supervisors to develop learning solutions and opportunities to use animal training to resolve any animal behaviour concerns or further enhance environmental engagement.
• Assist Marine Science Management team to ensure science-based assessment of outcomes of behavioural husbandry programs.
• Build Sea World’s behavioural husbandry capabilities through development and delivery of Sea World’s animal training & enrichment learning modules.
• Ensure continuous improvement of knowledge and skills in behavioural husbandry, and of Sea World animal training practices through professional networks.
• Maintain animal training standards to ensure that they align with Sea World behavioural husbandry philosophy and goals, and the Sea World Code of Ethics and Animal Welfare.
• Facilitate development of animal training programs to deliver agreed priorities (e.g. Preventative Medicine Programs)
• Coach and mentor Sea World marine animal specialists, aquarists and keepers in delivery of behavioural husbandry and understanding the science of animal learning.
• Review and update Sea World’s Animal Training Manual to ensure its currency and alignment with other key Sea World policy & procedures (e.g. Animal Welfare and Ethics Policy)
• Complete routine administrative and reporting tasks as required.
• Plan and monitor expenditure and provide information for documents as required.
What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone who is passionate about behavioural husbandry and diversity! You’ll bring:
• Tertiary qualification or Certificate III in Captive Animals or comparable, combined with 7 years’ experience, relevant to the role.
• International experience, highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years managing Cetaceans.
• Demonstrated experience in Marine Animal training and conditioning essential.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching or mentoring people is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing animal training programs using positive reinforcement and that show case animal care to park guests.
• Experience standardising animal training into work practices.
• Experience delivering presentations/public speaking before a mixed general audience.
• Proven ability to implement effective work practices that adhere to OH&S standards and other relevant legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written communication skills and ability to motivate staff.
• Drivers licence required.
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!
Applications Close: 8th January 2026
