Science-Driven. Nature-Focused. Future-Ready.

REEF, a specialized subsidiary under Red Sea Global. REEF delivers comprehensive environmental advisory services, focusing on mangrove plantation enhancement, coral management programs, and in-depth baseline environmental surveys.

With a strong commitment to responsible and science-led development, REEF drives sustainability through innovative restoration strategies and long-term solutions that benefit both nature and communities.

Join a passionate team combining scientific rigor and creative thinking to lead the way in sustainable environmental practices across Red Sea Global’s pioneering destinations.

Job Purpose:

• Lead the development, management, and conservation of the Corallium's living marine collection in alignment with institutional objectives and international standards.
• Ensure exceptional animal care, exhibit quality, and collection sustainability while advancing conservation, research, and educational initiatives through innovative aquatic husbandry practices and strategic collection planning.

Job Responsibilities:

Collection Management & Development

• Implement and maintain the Institutional Collection Plan, ensuring strategic development of marine exhibits aligned with the Corallium's mission and Red Sea conservation objective.
• Direct acquisition and de-acquisition activities according to established protocols, ensuring compliance with international conservation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee specimen health management, habitat design, water quality parameters, and life support systems to maintain exceptional animal welfare standards.
• Lead planning for distinct Red Sea habitats, including coordination of collection needs, exhibit design, and habitat maintenance.
• Supervise quarantine operations and biosecurity protocols to ensure collection health and prevent disease introduction.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Manage a team of aquarists and collection staff, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Establish work plans, priorities, and performance standards aligned with institutional goals.
• Develop and implement training programs on specialized husbandry techniques and species-specific care requirements.

Conservation & Research Initiatives

• Lead breeding and propagation programs for priority Red Sea species, supporting conservation goals.
• Collaborate with research staff on collection-based studies, providing husbandry expertise.
• Establish relationships with conservation organizations and other aquariums to advance marine conservation initiatives.

Habitat Development & Visitor Experience

• Collaborate with exhibit design teams to ensure habitats meet biological requirements of collection species while creating compelling visitor experiences.
• Provide scientific expertise for exhibit interpretation, educational programming, and public presentations.
• Evaluate exhibit effectiveness and visitor engagement, recommending improvements to enhance educational impact and visitor experience.

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports

• Develop and maintain collection management policies and protocols aligned with international best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards including CITES, AZA, IUCN, and local environmental laws.
• Maintain detailed collection records and prepare regular reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Implement safety protocols for staff working with marine animals, life support systems, and dive operations.
• Maintain highest standards of water quality, habitat maintenance, and animal welfare throughout all collection systems.
• Ensure ethical collection practices that prioritize animal welfare and conservation impact.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate collection management practices, identifying opportunities for improvement in husbandry techniques and operational efficiency.
• Incorporate new technologies and research findings into collection management practices.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange with other institutions to benchmark practices and adopt innovations.

Job Requirements:

Qualification and Experience

• University degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aquarium collection management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in marine animal husbandry, life support systems, and exhibit development.
• Experience with coral propagation, breeding programs, and quarantine/disease management protocols.
• Scientific diving certification preferred.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of marine biology and ecology, particularly of Red Sea species.
• Advanced understanding of life support systems and water chemistry.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in collection management software and budget development.

Job Context

• Work is performed in office, laboratory, and aquarium environments with frequent exposure to water, high humidity, and marine animals.
• Position requires occasional SCUBA diving in exhibit tanks and occasional field collection activities.
• Irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and emergency response may be required.
• International and domestic travel for conferences, collection activities, and professional development will be necessary.
• Position requires physical capability to lift up to 25kg and work in various environmental conditions.

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