Dive Instructor and Expedition Crew

Company Description

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line. We specialise in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. We offer a wide range of domestic and international destinations.  Coral is part of the NRMA Group, a member-owned brand that also operates NRMA Parks & Resorts, SIXT car rental, NRMA Electric Vehicle charging network and various marine businesses.

Job Description

The role of the Dive Instructor/Expedition Crew member is responsible for the safety of all diving operations and required to coordinate and take responsibly for the provision of a variety of dive opportunities appropriate to needs and abilities of all guests and crew.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and take responsibility for Confined-Water Training for Introductory Dives for non-certified guests/crew
• Coordinate and take responsibility for Open-Water Dives for appropriately certified guests/crew
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of all diving equipment (including snorkelling gear) – attending to any fault or problem quickly, the Rigid Inflatable Boat and in association with the Engineer, the compressor and air storage cylinders
• Responsible for water activities; in particular snorkelling and diving events
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment is performed and update equipment manual and log sheets etc
• Ensure that a complete and accurate stocktake of dive and snorkelling equipment is conducted at the end of each month including a condition report
• Responsible for conducting Snorkel Rescue Training to new crew members, ensuring that this is achieved within their initial 90-day probationary period
• When required, guiding, and actively managing the guest’s Health and Safety
• Assist in the process of loading / disembarking the Xplorers and other ship tenders. Conduct pre-excursion risk assessment
• Understand and comply with regulatory restrictions and conditions for each site visited
• Provide accurate and comprehensive logistical and safety information to the guests and crew on each excursion. Keeping a constant vigil for the safety of all
• Actively promote passenger interaction
• Ensure proper conduct is exercised by guests and crew with regards to indigenous / historical sites, beach collecting and wildlife in keeping with eco-tourism accreditation, operational permits and concessions
• Work as part of the crew assisting with vessel turnaround including gangway watch duties
• Required to work as part of a high-performing team in the provision of the overall cruise experience
• Required to maintain the highest standards of behaviour, discipline and dress appropriate to company policy and image at all times
• Follow all reasonable directions given by Manager or delegate

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience within marine environments
• Securing the confidence and respect of guests
• Strong boat handling knowledge and experience preferred
• Previous experience working in remote locations
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confident public speaker
• Guiding highly regarded
• Excellent customer service: professional demeanour, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy
• Ability to troubleshoot, act quickly with confidence and make sound decisions while exercising good judgement
• Ability to work well under pressure

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in Natural Sciences or other (highly regarded)
• PADI Dive Instructor Qualification (min 2 years experience)
• First Aid & CPR.
• Passport.

Qualifications willing to obtain with us:

• AMSA endorsed Certificate of Safety Training (CoST).
• Crowd Control & Crisis Management.
• AMSA Medical.
• AMSA endorsed Marine Cook Certificate.
• Australian Seafarers book or other country equivalent discharge book.
• Drivers Licence (manual highly regarded)
• Vaccination Record – Yellow Fever
• Remote First Aid & Advanced CPR
• Coxswains Certificate – Grade 1 (AMSA endorsed)

What's in it for you

• Free accommodation and meals on board 
• An opportunity to see spectacular places 
• Career paths in Maritime with internationally recognised experience 
• Financial assistance with gaining qualifications
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
• Complimentary myNRMA membership & discounts on fuel, groceries, movie tickets, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel.

Rosters will require a commitment of up to 6 weeks duration for domestic voyages and up to 8 weeks for international voyages.  

If this is the exciting career opportunity you are seeking, please submit your application. 

We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team.

As we screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications and experience meet our needs, we will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success!