Sea Jellies Aquarist
$ 28.14 per hour | Part Time | 12-Month Fixed Term
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Step into a role where you get up close with some of the ocean’s most mesmerizing marine life.
As a Sea Jellies Aquarist, you’ll care for sea jellies, fish, and corals while keeping their exhibits healthy, vibrant, and ready to impress. From daily husbandry to mastering water quality checks, you’ll help create stunning displays that spark curiosity and delight every guest who passes by.
Key Responsibilities
Bring your passion for the ocean to life every day! You’ll be:
• Carrying out daily husbandry and maintenance tasks for the Sea Jellies Illuminated facility to maintain the animals in the best health possible.
• Daily care of teleosts and invertebrates.
• Water quality testing.
• Participating in collections, transports and rescues for all fish and invertebrates.
• Completing daily records for all exhibits under your care to ensure that accurate and complete histories are maintained for all animals.
Candidates who progress through the first and second round interviews will be required to complete both (a) a Fitness for Work Assessment and (b) a Psychometric Assessment (DISC). These assessments are conducted at VRTP’s expense and form part of the overall recruitment process. Please note that the results of these assessments are not used in isolation to make hiring decisions. For more information on the DISC assessment, visit: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc
What We’re Looking For
Ready to join a team where jellies rule and curiosity is key? You’ll bring:
• Bachelor of Sciences in a relevant field (e.g. Marine Biology) required.
• Provide First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation is essential.
• Knowledge of aquarium systems, filtration and water testing.
• Knowledge and ability to care for live food hatcheries, including harvesting, cleaning and nutritional enrichment of microalgae, rotifers and artemia.
• Knowledge of marine species including sharks, rays, fish, turtles, jellyfish and corals.
• Ability to work unsupervised and on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• Previous experience working in a public aquarium would be valuable.
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!
