Contract Animal Care Trainee
The incumbent will assist in the preparation, daily operations, husbandry works, maintenance and improvement of Aquarium exhibits (Rainforest, Sea Jelly & Shark Mystique) covering the species of freshwater fish, reptiles, birds, land mammals, sharks and sea jelly etc. He/She will also participate in or provide support in conservation and research projects as assigned by his/her supervisor.
The incumbent will be responsible for providing the marine mammals with the best of care, and ensuring their mental and physical well-being. He/she will assist the trainers and supervisors with animal health and care, animal feeding, show setup, facilities hygiene, repair and maintenance. Besides, he/she will learn the basic training techniques by assisting in the training of all marine mammals for husbandry, show and education behaviours, as well as all issues related to the keeping of marine mammals.
Requirements
* Matriculated or above in Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, fish science or related disciplines
* Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Putonghua speaking is preferable
* A competent swimmer. Qualified Diving Master / Diving Instructor is an added advantage
* Computer literacy in MS office is an added advantage
* Willing to work on shifts, during weekends and public holidays
Applicants not contacted within six weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purpose only.
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