Shark Dive Instructor

**Shark Dive Instructor**

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, King St & Flinders St
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Australia

Are you an experienced and qualified Diver? Want to join a team that creates smiles and memories globally on a daily basis? Then you have the magic to be Team Merlin at SEA LIFE Melbourne as a Shark Dive Instructor

**About the Role**

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium are on the search for dive professionals to join the Curatorial team as Shark Dive Instructors. Be part of one of the most amazing diving experiences Melbourne has to offer, swimming alongside a range of amazing shark and ray species in our 2.2 million litre Oceanarium. Reporting to the Lead Diver, you will primarily be responsible for coordinating and conducting introductory SCUBA dives for our guests, giving them a once in a lifetime opportunity

Further responsibilities include:

- Running daily operations, deliver consistently high-quality customer experiences
- 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
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene of all diving equipment and associated areas
- Manage 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**

To succeed in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

- Conducting both open water courses and introductory Scuba dives
- You will be a strong communicator
- Easily able to build rapport with guests and colleagues
- The ability to multi-task and be adaptable in the job is crucial

You will need:

- As a minimum hold an Active Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor status (SDI/SSI/PADI or equivalent).
- Current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Therapy Provider Certificates.
- Equipment maintenance, air filling, and compressor operations are a plus but not essential.

**About the Benefits**

The hourly rate is competitive and other perks include:

- 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
- Being part of a business built on fun

**About Us**

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 130 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year. In Australia and New Zealand, we have 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, 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 WILD LIFE Conservation Fund.

So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an outstanding service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do - then we want to hear from you

**Everyone Matters at Merlin.**

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

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