Job Description

Our story is a rare and fascinating tale that began three generations ago with entrepreneur and founder, Dean Brown. It was 1946 and navigating the pristine Kimberley coastline in a wooden lugger, Dean discovered the secluded unspoilt beauty of Cygnet Bay along with the precious gift of the Pinctada maxima pearl shell. It was in these waters that his pearling dream was realised in the creation of the first Australian owned and run South Sea pearl farm. Still a family run business, the Browns infuse their passion and expertise in South Sea pearling across all aspects of Cygnet Bay.

Located on the tip of the pristine Dampier Peninsula, our Pearl Farm was established in 1946 and has been open to the public since 2009. Here is your opportunity to work with a friendly and professional team, in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia with a world-class product.

The pearl farm is 200km/2 hours north of Broome, WA, so you will need to be prepared to live in a remote environment and as part of a small community. Our staff are known for their friendly, can-do attitudes, and we are looking for confident, passionate people who enjoy interacting with people of all ages, to join the team at the Pearl Farm.

 Coxswain / Tour Guide

Reporting directly to the Marine Tourism Manager, the Tour Guide will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of marine tours. You will be working closely with the other tourism team members to provide an excellent and professional experience for all customers & guests. This is a casual contract finishing late September 2021, with a possibility of extension.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of all tourism vessels and different marine tours, 
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of all passengers and crew,
• Adhere to strict OH&S policies and company procedures,
• Conduct land & marine tours of the pearl farm and surrounding areas,
• Under the direction and supervision of your manager you will need to carry out maintenance and cleaning duties on tourism vessels, and
• On occasion you may be required to assist with charter and/or pearling operations.

 Essential Skills

• A minimum of a current unrestricted Coxswain Grade 1,
• Current First Aid certificate, 
• Confident in public speaking,
• Excellent communication & customer service,
• Manual Drivers Licence,
• Possess a sound working knowledge of the NSCV code,
• Strong organisational skills & time management,
• Previous experience working in a remote location, or an interest in doing so, and
• Current Police Clearance.

 Desirable Qualities

• Experience in marine tourism,
• F Endorsement and MR drivers licence, and
• Sound knowledge of vessel maintenance.

 We are looking for candidates with a positive, sunny disposition, a good work ethic and are prepared to be flexible in a tourism driven enterprise. You will be an ambassador for the company and Pearls Australia, representing the brand with integrity and passion. 

Being part of a remote, seasonal team requires staff to assist or fill in for other staff members - you should be flexible and have a willingness to assist within other departments when needed.

Benefits & Culture

• Experience the remote Kimberley Coast and the unique lifestyle of the pearling industry,
• Food & accommodation provided onsite (at subsidised rate),
• Learn about Australian South Sea Pearls and local indigenous culture, and
• Staff discounts on tourism & retail products.
•  This is a casual position (approx. 40 hours per week) commencing on the 29th of April for the entirety of the 2021 season (until late September 2021), with the possibility of extension for the right candidate.

All applications must include a cover letter, resume and contact details for at least two professional referees. Please be aware that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Click the apply online link below for full details. 

send your CV to the manager via email 

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