Life Support Systems Technician
$29.48 per hour | Part Time
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity
Love working behind the scenes to keep incredible marine habitats running at their best? Join the team at Sea World and play a vital role in maintaining the life support systems that help ensure the health, welfare and wellbeing of our marine animals every day.

As a Life Support System Technician, you'll be responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the life support systems that service Sea World's marine animal pools. This hands-on role combines technical maintenance, water quality management and system operations to help create optimal conditions for our animals and world-class guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities
Supporting the day-to-day operation of our life support systems, you’ll be:
• Conducting daily inspections and operational checks of life support systems.
• Performing backwashing and routine maintenance to keep filtration systems running efficiently.
• Maintaining optimal water quality to support marine animal health and welfare.
• Undertaking water testing and analysing results to ensure required standards are met.
• Assisting with the maintenance and repair of pumps, filtration equipment and associated systems.
• Monitoring chemical stock levels and safely handling, transporting and decanting chemicals.
• Collaborating with other departments to support maintenance and operational requirements across marine habitats.
• Participating in after-hours maintenance and emergency response work as required.

What We’re Looking For
We're seeking someone who is hands-on, safety-focused and enjoys solving problems. You’ll bring:
• Previous experience working with large aquarium, aquatic or filtration systems (highly desirable).
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting pumps and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of PVC plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to support after-hours maintenance requirements when needed.

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!