Experienced Dive Instructor(s) w/ Coxswains (or Masters)

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Dive Instructors with minimum Coxswains NC1 qualifications (or Master 5’s for Coxswains class vessels) to join our expanding Dive Team at Keppel Dive & Water Sports located on the beautiful Great Keppel Island, Yeppoon, Queensland.

Position: Experienced Dive Instructor with Coxswain NC1 or greater. Will also consider Dive Masters with Coxswain and stand-alone Coxswains NC1 or greater.

Location: Great Keppel Island, 4703, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, Australia

Great Keppel Island is located just 30mins from Yeppoon on the magical Capricorn Coast on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. As a PADI accredited Dive Resort, Keppel Dive & Water Sports provides everything from Introductory & Certified Boat Dives to PADI accredited dive courses including Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Rescue Dive Courses.

We offer diverse, small group experiences to ensure your Diving & Charter Tourism career is full of variation and your time on the island and mainland is both enjoyable and educational. Keppel Dive & Water Sports work on a number of scientific and Traditional Owner contracts, so you’ll also be part of the protection and preservation of the Great Barrier Reef and its cultural heritage.

Funtastic Cruises is the Capricorn Coast’s premier sailing and cruising charter experience. Including sailing and tourist power boat adventures, Funtastic Cruises offers full day and sunset charters for public and private hire around the Keppel Islands.

We are seeking Dive Instructors/Dive Masters with Coxswain NC1 Certification (minimum) for short- and long-term positions. The successful candidates must have a strong understanding of water safety protocols including operating commercial vessels, snorkelling and scuba diving. Higher preference given to those with Coxswains NC1 or Master 5 with strong Maintenance/mechanical experience. Dive Masters with a Coxswains NC1/Master 5 or above ticket will also be seriously considered.

Pay: Competitive hourly/annual packages plus benefits available for the right candidate.

Skills/Qualifications required:

• PADI Dive Instructor (or Master)
• Experienced Coxswain NC1 or Master 5 for Coxswain class vessels
• Mechanical and Maintenance experience highly regarded
• Dive Medical Clearance: AS/NZ 2299.1
• O2 certification
• Advance CPR: 02 HLTAID 009/015
• First Aid: HLTAID 009/010/011
• Australian Working rights
• Great customer service skills

The Duties of the Dive Instructor / Coxswain include:

• Guest & Class orientations on arrival
• Conducting dive courses (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Discover Scuba dives)
• Skipper of commercial vessels
• Deckhand responsibilities
• Previous marine experiences: sailing and power boat charters, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaks.
• Island tours: Full day & Sunset charters, Snorkelling, Boat tours, Island Water Taxi
• Occasional operations of the on-island dive hut
• Conduct Great Barrier Reef studies & surveys
• Equipment and vessel maintenance

What’s Included:

• Dive Insurance
• Subsidised On-Island Accommodation
• On island & Ferry Staff Discounts
• Market competitive remuneration
• Diverse role with opportunities to grow your Tourism & Hospitality career.

The Dive position is a ‘live on island’ role in your own room at heavily reduced rates. You must have ability to work unrestricted within Australia.

If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work on a beautiful island archipelago on the Great Barrier Reef and would like to become a member of a Best of Queensland, Eco-Accredited and GBRMPA High Standard Tourism Operator, then please attach your resume and cover letter here or send a brief cover letter and your resume to Funtasticcruises@outlook.com or call us on 0438733632 for more information.