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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $59,200.00 - $94,100.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Senior general management position
On-site professional support
Globally respected aquarium design, delivery, and operations firm
Exposure to complex governance, ownership, and stakeholder environments
Potential progression into regional, portfolio, or group-level leadership roles
Job Description
Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT) is a globally renowned leader specializing in the design, construction, and operation of iconic public aquariums. With headquarters in Queensland, Australia, and a USA base in Houston, Texas, AAT is recognized for its innovative approach and expertise in managing world-class aquatic facilities. The company is currently seeking a commercially minded and experienced General Manager to lead the Aquarium of Guam, a premier tourism and leisure attraction on the island of Guam, a U.S. Territory in the Pacific.
The Aquarium of Guam is strategically located in Tumon, close to Hagåtña, and is undergoing a significant multi-million-dollar transf... Show More
The Aquarium of Guam is strategically located in Tumon, close to Hagåtña, and is undergoing a significant multi-million-dollar transf... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience in a comparable environment
- Legal right to work in the United States or ability to obtain authorisation to work in Guam
- Tertiary qualification in business, management, marine science, zoology, or a related field
- Experience in animal-care regulatory environments
- Financial management, WHS, or emergency management training
- Full-time, on-site leadership role based at the Aquarium of Guam
- Flexibility required for weekends, public holidays, evenings, and emergency response
- Regular collaboration with AAT teams across multiple time zones
- Occasional travel for meetings, training, or project-related activities
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience in a comparable environment
- Proven senior management experience in a public aquarium, zoo, tourism attraction, museum, or comparable operation
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with direct accountability for revenue and operating performance
- Ability to balance day-to-day operational leadership with strategic thinking
- Strong people leadership and performance management capability
- Sound understanding of compliance, WHS, risk management, and emergency response
- High professional standards, integrity, and personal accountability
- Confidence engaging with regulators, owners, and senior stakeholders
Job Duties
- Lead the overall operation and performance of the Aquarium of Guam
- Act as the senior on-site decision-maker within delegated authority
- Lead an on-site team of approximately 20 FTE, including the Aquarium Curator and AAT-embedded specialists
- Deliver all services under the Management Services Agreement in line with approved plans and budgets
- Balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic input and long-term improvement initiatives
- Serve as the critical link between ownership objectives, AAT’s global capability, and on-the-ground execution
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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