We are now looking for a Dive & Marine Manager to join our team. If you thrive on adventure, new experiences, extraordinary environments, and exceeding guest expectations, this could be your next great career move.

A little bit about the Island

It is a true coral cay, surrounded by crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral.  Accommodating up to nearly 280 guests, located right on the Great Barrier Reef with a near-perfect climate, ours is an extraordinary place to live and work all year round. There is a marine centre, activities centre, boutique, award-winning day spa, spacious lounge and bar overlooking the pool plus the expansive Shearwater Restaurant. Marine activities for guests and staff include world-class diving, snorkelling, kayaking and cruises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 10 staff to provide an outstanding experience for Heron Island guests.
• Organise, advertise and manage dive experiences, courses, and trips, as well as identifying additional opportunities that will add value to the business.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and logistics including Staff rostering, bookings, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, suppliers, rental bookings, and accounting.
• Provide training for new staff when required.
• Maintain Quality Management of all aspects of the dive/snorkel operation.
• Ensure the Dive Centre is always clean and presentable as a professional operation.
• Coordinating boating schedules to support activities on Heron Island and transfers to Wilson Island.

Additional Skills Required:

• Renewed and Insured PADI Instructor.
• 5 years’ experience within the Recreation Diving Industry, Dive store retail experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of boating operations and regulations preferred.
• Experience in developing and marketing a dive business would be highly desirable.
• Ability to analysis and generate business reports and with a strong working knowledge of building budgets and man powering guides is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills due to a variety of nationalities from both a customer and staff focus.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, in a multi-faceted business will be looked upon favourably.
• Previous remote working experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office is essential.

If this sounds like a unique experience that you would like to explore, please forward your resume to email

Please note, that only candidates who are currently residing in Australia with working rights will be considered.

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