Keeper Aquarist
Living Coasts
An exciting
opportunity to work in a unique location- Living Coasts Coastal Zoo and
Aquarium is looking for an animal keeper – aquarist.
Living Coasts is
home to seals, otters, penguins, a wide number of sea birds and wading
species. The aquarium includes local
coastal species, rays, archer fish, four eyed fish, octopus and more.
The ideal candidate
will be educated to a degree level in a related field and have completed the
Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) plus two years’
experience in a zoo environment or have a minimum of four years’ experience in a
similar role. You will have a passion and enthusiasm for fish keeping and
aquarium systems, and working knowledge of sea water and brackish systems.
Excellent communication and organisational skills essential, as well as the
drive to continually develop the aquarium and animal exhibits at Living Coasts.
Experience working with birds (particularly penguins) would be an advantage as
you will work on all other sections when required. We are looking for a
pro-active person with excellent knowledge of animal welfare and animal
handling alongside good observation skills and accurate record keeping.
Please note, we will
be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising
period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing
date. We would encourage you to submit your
application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates
will be notified of the outcome of their application by email within 4 weeks of
submitting their application. We are only able to provide individual feedback
to those candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.
Closing date for applications is: 6th May 2018
To apply please
complete an online application form on our website.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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