Join SEA LIFE Sydney as a Shark Dive Coordinator in this casual role based in Sydney, Australia. You will coordinate and conduct introductory SCUBA sessions, deliver safety briefings, and ensure a high-quality, safe guest experience.
Requirements
Active Open Water Instructor status (SDI/SSI/PADI or equivalent) required.
Experience conducting open water courses and introductory dives required.
Current First Aid and Oxygen provider certificates required.
Current AS.2299 Dive Medical and BSBWHS211 (or willingness to complete).
Valid Australian working rights required.
Skills & Responsibilities
SCUBA Instruction: Deliver safety briefs and conduct in-water skill sessions and introductory SCUBA experiences for guests.
Operations Management: Run daily operations, manage diver transitions, and maintain high standards of equipment cleanliness and hygiene.
Administration: Complete accurate dive logs and customer medical declaration forms.
Communication: Build strong rapport with guests and colleagues while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
Potential transition routes: People from scuba instructor or dive master backgrounds may bring strong diving and water safety skills, alongside meeting the required dive certifications.
Job description
What you'll bring to the team
We are looking for Shark Dive Coordinators to join our wonderful team at SEA LIFE Sydney on a Casual basis!
About the Role
We are seeking a casual shark dive coordinator to join the Shark Dive Xtreme team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. These roles are primarily responsible for coordinating and conducting introductory SCUBA sessions for our guests, as well as:
Ensuring adherence to all relevant dive industry and company standards.
Delivering safety briefs, completing in-water skill sessions while ensuring the safety of guests, staff and animals.
General administration, including completion of accurate and up to date records for dive logs and customer medical declaration forms.
Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene of all diving equipment and associated areas.
Managing the efficient and seamless transition of divers through the Shark Dive experience.
The role requires ability to work regular weekends and public holidays; please also note that the roster may vary depending on operational requirements and seasonal demands.
About You
A passion for working in the tourism/attraction industry is essential to any of our roles. To shine in this position, you will also have:
Experience conducting both open water courses and introductory dives, and as a minimum hold an Active Open Water Instructor status (SDI/SSI/PADI or equivalent).
Current First Aid certificate
Current Oxygen provider certificate
Current AS.2299 Dive Medical (or willingness to complete).
BSBWHS211 – Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201 for some RTO providers) or willingness to complete at own expense. This is an online module that can be completed through Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS).
Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with guests and colleagues.
Ability to multi-task and have a flexible and adaptable approach along with the ability to meet deadlines and have demonstrated planning, organisational and time management skills.
Valid Australian working rights
Benefits
Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions
Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan
Being part of a business built on fun
About Us
Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.
We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE, Madame Tussauds, amongst others.
Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlins Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund. So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!
Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.
