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Does the idea of diving with sharks, cuddling penguins and providing dugongs with belly rubs sound like your ideal day? Imagine if this was your job!

A unique opportunity to apply for the role of Displays Curator at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium has just opened and the world famous aquarium is urging all animal lovers to apply.

The full time, salaried leadership position is located in Sydney's beautiful Darling Harbour and will oversee the care of the world's largest collection of Australian marine life. This includes over 12,000 animals from 650 species across the iconic Shark Valley, the impressive Great Barrier Reef exhibit and the world-class Sub-Antarctic penguin exhibit which is home to a waddle of King and Gentoo penguins.

Richard Dilly, General Manager, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium said: “It's an exciting time at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium as we're recruiting for the very unique role of Displays Curator. From scuba diving with rays and sharks to teaching penguins to swim, every day is different and the successful applicant will be working with an amazing and dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

“Sydney harbour is one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world - you'll be hard pushed to beat this for location. We're looking forward to meeting passionate and driven candidates who love our oceans as well as its creatures, and want to help us deliver amazing guest experiences to thousands of local and international guests every day.” added Dilly

The successful applicant:
• Adept in managing diverse animal collections reflective of the scope of the attraction
• Has a passion for delivering memorable experience for the millions of guests
• Will run a team of talented guest experience supervisors that manage the displays

For more information or to apply for the role, visit:
https://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/news/apply-for-the-coolest-job-in-the-world/
or email your resume and cover letter to: Richard.Dilly@merlinentertainments.com.au |Job applications close on 1st December, 2017.

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SEA LIFE Centres are the world's biggest aquarium chain. There are 41centres in all in 14 different countries in the UK, Europe, North America and Australasia. They are owned and operated by the UK-based Merlin Entertainments Group, the world's second largest attractions company which also owns iconic attractions such as Madame Tussauds, Alton Towers, the LEGOLAND parks, the London Dungeon and Gardaland in Italy. SEA LIFE Centres open a window into the magical world beneath our seas with displays housing everything from shrimps and starfish to seahorses, rays and sharks. The network also campaigns actively on a variety of marine conservation issues from shark-finning and whaling to sea turtle protection. For more information visit www.visitsealife.com or contact: Mark Oakley – +44 1202 440040 Mob: +44 7977 990517 or Ellie Cowley – +44 1202 440066 Mob: +44 7922 591684.
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 111 attractions, 12 hotels/4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c26,000 employees (peak season). 
Merlin currently has thirteen attractions in Australia and New Zealand including the stunning Hotham and Falls Creek Alpine Resorts in Victoria; WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and WILD LIFE Hamilton Island; Madame Tussauds, Sydney; Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures & Zip Line; the Sydney Tower Eye & SKYWALK; SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Underwater World SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, Queensland;  Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium in Auckland - underlining the company's position as the world's biggest global aquarium operator.  Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information