Polar Bear Specialist
$29.48 per hour | Part Time 6-Months Fixed Term
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity
Bring your passion for animal care to a role where every day is spent supporting the health and wellbeing of remarkable animals.

As a Polar Bear Specialist, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality husbandry, enrichment and training programs while maintaining excellent animal welfare standards.

You'll contribute to daily animal care, exhibit presentation, guest education and enrichment activities that help create meaningful connections between guests and wildlife.

If you're a hands-on animal care professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Help create outstanding welfare outcomes and memorable guest experiences every day. You’ll be:
• Providing daily husbandry, enrichment, training and exhibit maintenance to maintain high animal welfare standards.
• Assisting with behavioural management programs using positive reinforcement and conditioning techniques.
• Monitoring animal health and wellbeing, reporting observations and supporting veterinary care requirements as needed.
• Preparing diets, managing food storage and stock rotation, and assisting with ordering to maintain appropriate supplies.
• Maintaining presentation standards across exhibits, including pool cleans, substrate changes and general exhibit upkeep.
• Delivering engaging guest talks and educational experiences that inspire a connection with wildlife and conservation.
• Supporting animal rescue and rehabilitation activities through the Sea World Foundation when required.
• Contributing to a safe, professional and collaborative team environment.

What We’re Looking For
You'll bring a genuine commitment to animal welfare, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to your work.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care.
• Current Queensland Open C Class Driver's Licence.
• Previous experience working with animals in a zoological, wildlife or animal care environment.
• Knowledge of animal training, behavioural enrichment and operant conditioning techniques is highly regarded.
• Recreational Boat Licence and Forklift Licence are advantageous.
• Strong observation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and workplace safety.
• Ability to maintain a level of fitness suitable for the physical requirements of the role.

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!