The Shire of Exmouth is seeking an inspired and motivated Aquarist to join our Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre team on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Coordinator Aquarium & Tourism Services, the Aquarist is responsible for assisting with the delivery of day-to-day management, maintenance and care of the Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre. Including all life support systems, exhibit maintenance, providing high quality husbandry for the animal collection, operational safety and ensuring a high standard of customer experience.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre through the delivery of high-quality aquatic and reptile animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and life support system management. Working closely with the Senior Aquarist, you will be responsible for the daily care, feeding, monitoring and welfare of a diverse range of aquatic and reptile species, while maintaining exhibits, aquatic systems and life support equipment to a high operational standard. You will perform regular diving operations in accordance with all safety procedures, maintain accurate dive logs, comply with WHS and operational requirements, and inspect, maintain and ensure the operational readiness of diving equipment. This is a physically demanding role that involves regular lifting and carrying, climbing ladders and working at heights,. You will contribute to a protected, engaging and high-quality visitor experience while ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, animal welfare standards and organisational procedures.

This role also includes participation in rostered weekend and on-call arrangements,



including responding to alarms and operational callouts, working independently when required, and contributing to emergency preparedness, response and recovery of the Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre.

Who are we looking for? We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and hands-on Aquarist with a passion for animal care, marine environments, and visitor engagement. You will bring demonstrated experience and/or relevant qualifications in marine and reptile animal husbandry, along with knowledge of aquatic systems, feeding regimes, water chemistry, and life support systems. You must have, or the ability to obtain prior to employment, a current Occupational Dive Medical and a rescue SCUBA dive certification. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment. Excellent communication skills, a commitment to animal welfare and workplace safety, and a willingness to participate in diving, on-call, and weekend operations are essential.

What we offer: This position is classified as a Level 5 under the Shire of Exmouth Industrial Agreement 2025 and comes with the following remuneration benefits:

- Annual base salary $74,732 per annum

- Up to 22% superannuation (includes co-contribution by you)

- Location allowance of $2,002 per annum

- Housing allowance of $5,000 per annum

- Regular RDOs

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Eligibility for long service leave after 7 years of service (conditions apply), uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other well-being services

📌 Aquarist (Exmouth)
🏢 Shire of Exmouth
📍 Exmouth