Full-Time Head Penguin Keeper
Oceanworld Aquarium Dingle is looking for an experienced
penguin keeper to join our team. We are seeking a motivated, team oriented
individual who will be responsible for the management and husbandry of our Polar
Penguin Display, which houses 12 Gentoo
penguins.
As well as looking after the welfare of the penguins and
dealing with record keeping and associated paperwork, you will be required to
assist the aquarist with the maintenance and husbandry of a variety of marine
and freshwater species, and engage with visitors to the Aquarium.
The successful
candidate will ideally have:
- BSc
in Zoology / Marine Biology or a related field
- Diploma
in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (previously ANCMZA) or a willingness
to work towards this
- Minimum
one year practical experience in a zoo or aquarium with experience
of penguin husbandry essential
- Experience
with food handling, preparation, nutrition and feeding techniques in a zoo
or aquarium setting
- Previous
experience of managing staff and volunteers desirable
- PADI
Open Water Diver certificate advantageous
Essential
Knowledge
- Knowledge
of the husbandry requirements for the species, including breeding
behaviour, chick management and moult.
- Knowledge
of health issues and preventative care regimes to maintain good
health.
- Knowledge
of animal training techniques.
- Knowledge
of the issues relating to the conservation and education role of
zoos.
Essential
Skills
- Practical
skills relating to animal husbandry.
- Interpersonal
relationship skills.
- Must
be good with animals.
- Accurate
transcription of data and written information.
- Good
communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good
computer skills for accurate record keeping
Applicants are asked to send a CV and covering letter
detailing how they fit the requirements of the role to: marabeo@iol.com
no later than Friday 4th April 2014
Postal Applications:
Máire O Shea
General Manager
Dingle Oceanworld
The Wood
Dingle
Co Kerry
Ireland
Primary
Responsibility:
- To
care for the animals, their enclosures & support equipment & to
ensure that the health & well being of the animals is managed
correctly at all times.
- To
manage other staff working on the penguin section
Main Duties
- Carry
out the daily cleaning & servicing of the penguin exhibit & to
undertake any other relevant duties.
- Accurately
report & communicate to relevant staff all important events that
occur.
- Plan
and maintain the management strategy for the penguin section
- Maintain
all paperwork and records for the section to comply with Zoo Licencing and
BIAZA requirements
- Help
maintain interesting & well kept animal exhibits so that the
species represented are portrayed in an appropriate way.
- Support
& contribute to the effective breeding management of species
in your care & to support any agreed conservation & research
programmes.
- Contribute
to any agreed animal training programmes.
- Support
& implement behavioural enrichment protocols for the animals
in your care.
- Support
colleagues & volunteers & students when they are working on
Section.
- Adhere
to dress code standards and uniform policies at all times.
Visitor
Services
Help out with visitor services by giving talks,
providing tours and engaging with visitors at exhibits to promote the aims of
the organisation.
You may be required to communicate with the media regarding
penguin issues.
Health &
Safety
Ensure that the management of Health and Safety is carried
out as required by ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.
Working
Conditions
This is a full time position working 40 hours per week to
include some weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
Flexibility is required as the department operates for 365
days a year.
There may be occasions when the post holder is requested to
work in other locations, or carry out other duties considered reasonable by
management.
Applications from non-EU residents are welcome but
candidates must possess a valid working visa or be in a position to obtain one.
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