Turn your passion for reef keeping into a career.

Are you passionate about marine aquariums and looking to build a career in Australia's ornamental marine industry? Monsoon Aquatics is seeking a dedicated and motivated Aquarist to join our team in Cairns.

As one of Australia's leading marine ornamental aquaculture and export businesses, Monsoon Aquatics supplies premium-quality marine fish, corals and invertebrates to customers throughout Australia and around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work with an incredible diversity of marine life while developing your skills alongside an experienced and passionate team.

This is a hands-on role working primarily with marine fish, while also caring for corals and marine invertebrates. Every day is different, and you'll play an important role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our livestock while supporting our export and domestic operations.

Weekend work, early starts and occasional evening shifts will be required as part of the role.

About the Role

As an Aquarist, you'll be responsible for the daily husbandry and care of marine livestock while ensuring our systems operate to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Daily husbandry and care of marine fish, corals and marine invertebrates

- Monitoring and maintaining aquarium life support systems

- Conducting water quality testing and maintaining accurate records

- Feeding livestock according to established husbandry protocols

- Monitoring livestock health and identifying pests, diseases and other health issues

- Receiving, acclimating and processing incoming livestock

- Preparing livestock for domestic and international shipment

- Maintaining clean, organised and biosecure work areas





- Assisting with the continual improvement of husbandry practices and operational systems

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about marine life, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Skills & Experience

- Strong knowledge of marine fish and reef aquarium husbandry

- Aquarium keeping experience, either professionally or as an experienced hobbyist

- Ability to identify a range of marine fish species (knowledge of corals and invertebrates is highly regarded)

- Robust observational and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

- Medium rigid and/or forklift licence advantageous

Personal Qualities
- Reliable, organised and punctual

- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic

- Physically fit and comfortable performing manual tasks

- Able to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic workplace

- Takes initiative and is always looking for ways to improve systems and processes

- Committed to maintaining high standards of animal care and workplace safety

Why Join Monsoon Aquatics?
- Join one of Australia's leading marine ornamental aquaculture and export businesses.

- Work with an extraordinary range of tropical marine fish, corals and invertebrates.

- Learn from an experienced and passionate team.

- Gain valuable hands-on experience across all aspects of marine husbandry and export operations.

- Be part of an innovative company committed to sustainability, aquaculture and the future of the marine ornamental industry.

If you're passionate about marine life and ready to build a rewarding career in the ornamental marine industry, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Aquarist (Cairns)
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