Looking for a role with a difference? Would you like to work for one of the leading global companies in visitor entertainment?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Veterinary Nurse & Animal Welfare Coordinator

About the Role

Reporting to the Curatorial Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Providing animal health support including medical treatments, health checks, and preventative care across all SEA LIFE habitats, with a focus on rehabilitation and quarantine areas.
• Supporting the Curatorial team with husbandry, feeding, habitat and life support maintenance, across the aquarium, with a primary focus on the rehabilitation and quarantine space.
• Working closely with our site and regional veterinarian, including conduction and assisting with procedures, postmortems, treatment planning and reporting.
• Coordinating training and enrichment initiatives across a range of taxa to ensure species appropriate and welfare aligned outcomes.
• Overseeing nutrition planning, diet sheet updates, food prep protocols and health record management using OERCA and MS Office systems.
• Conducting water quality testing, coordinating laboratory tasks and managing veterinary inventory including medications and safety data sheets.
• Driving the company vehicle to transport animals and supporting other operational needs and administrative tasks within the Curatorial team.
• Acting as the site radiation officer and ensuring all veterinary/lab equipment is serviced and compliant.

About You

A passion for working in the tourism/attraction industry is essential to any of our roles. To shine in this position you will also have:  

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent experience in a veterinary hospital setting
• Practical experience in veterinary nursing practices including surgical, anaesthetic, medical, diagnostic, and pathology laboratory procedures, along with management of medical supplies and equipment
• Certificate III in Captive Animals or equivalent zoo/aquarium industry experience (desirable)
• Radiation Officer Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Understanding of water quality and life support systems (beneficial)
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy across a variety of aquatic taxa
• Experience working with aquatic animals is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the Exhibited Animals Protection Act and associated regulations
• Experience in animal records and information management systems, including data integrity and administration
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to train and influence others
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and high pressure situations
• Demonstrated initiative, independence, and sound task prioritisation
• High level organisational and administrative skills, with competency in MS Office
• A good understanding of the Five Domains model as it applies to aquariums
• Current manual driver’s licence
• Diving is not required, but Divemaster or equivalent qualifications would be an advantage
• Physical capability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, climb up to 4m, and lift up to 20kg

Benefits

• Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
• Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions
• Additional Leave (including birthday and wellbeing) and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
• Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Being part of a business built on fun

About Us

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.

We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.

Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 2 charities: Merlins Magic Wand and the SEA LIFE Trust.

So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you! 

Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.