Senior Dive Instructor

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is your chance to join the team at Morris Nautical in Cairns QLD as part of Morris Group.

Morris Nautical offers luxury superyacht charters through Queensland and the South Pacific region, providing guests with a unique experience throughout the stunning waters of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.

Calling Cairns in Tropical North Queensland home, the Morris Nautical fleet offers extended overnight charters with bespoke itineraries that highlight the best sights and experiences of the region, allowing guests to indulge in an experience like no other. From scuba diving the World-Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, to unparalleled luxury and fine-dining, Morris Nautical's luxury superyachts provide a world-class opportunity for all guests.

The Morris Nautical fleet includes three superyacht vessels, moored at Cairns Marlin Marina - M.Y. Northern Escape, M.Y. Beluga and M.Y. Flying Fish. We are currently in the process of building two additional superyacht vessels that will join our fleet in Cairns within the next 6-12 months.

Morris Nautical has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dive Instructor to join our professional superyacht crew, based in Cairns QLD. We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Senior Dive Instructor to lead the dive instructor crew aboard our fleet of superyachts.

The ideal candidate will have strong guest service skills, solid deck experience and a proactive attitude toward diving operations, equipment maintenance and leading dive activities for guests.

As the Senior Dive Instructor for Morris Nautical, you will be responsible for:

• leading the team of dive instructors for the whole fleet of superyachts;
• ensuring compliance by all dive instructors with all registration/licencing requirements & monitoring dive instructor performance;
• planning, organising and leading safe & enjoyable diving activities for guests & crew;
• maintaining all dive equipment, compressors & related gear to the highest safety & cleanliness standards;
• providing dive briefings, training & supervision of all divers in line with certification agency guidelines to ensure proper diving techniques, safety & the correct use of equipment by all divers;
• liaising with the superyacht Captain and/or Chief Officer regarding dive locations, weather conditions & safety protocols;
• assisting with daily deck operations relevant to the dive activities, including line handling, watersports set-up, tender driving & general maintenance;
• ensuring all open water diving activities comply with maritime safety regulations & environmental standards;
• maintaining detailed records of dive activities, equipment servicing, air fills etc.; and
• contributing to the positive on-board environment by supporting guest experiences.

Full-Time Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

ABOUT YOU:

To be considered for the position of Senior Dive Instructor for the fleet of superyachts at Morris Nautical, you will need:

• Appropriate dive instructor certifications - minimum PADI / SSI dive instructor (with active status);
• STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) certification including PSA (Proficiency in Security Awareness);
• ENG1 medical certification;
• Powerboat Level 2 or Tender driving experience;
• Proven experience working on superyachts or in luxury resort diving operations;
• Extensive experience leading & running open water diving activities;
• Strong focus on safety, professionalism & guest satisfaction;
• Experience working within the Great Barrier Reef region;
• Leadership skills;
• Superior time management & organisation skills;
• Outgoing & guest-oriented personality;
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills;
• Adaptable work processes & the ability to work in remote or dynamic environments;
• Ability to be discreet, polished & well presented in the work;
• Ability to perform diving instructor duties while focusing on customer needs & requirements; and
• Flexibility with work hours and days, including weekends & public holidays.

ABOUT US:

Morris Nautical operates as part of Morris Escapes within the Morris Group of companies. Morris Group was founded in 1980 and now consists of a large network of companies that collectively aim to create a positive impact by providing access to the best people, places and quality of experience. Morris Group is a diverse collection of businesses spread across Australia, with business operations including tourism, hospitality, technology and aviation.

In addition to Morris Nautical, the Morris Escapes division of Morris Group also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in Queensland – including Beechmont Estate, Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island and Mt Mulligan Lodge.

Morris Group is also the owner of the world-class holiday destinations The Ville Resort-Casino and Ardo Hotel, both located in Townsville QLD.

Morris Group also includes Morris Hospitality that focuses on creating elevated dining experiences with venues including the Albert Park Hotel, Portsea Hotel, Railway Club Hotel, O'Connell's, Half Moon and the Lucky Coq in Victoria, the Julatten Hotel in Queensland and CBCo Brewing in Victoria and Western Australia.

If you excel at delivering a world class service and have demonstrated experience as a Dive Instructor, we want to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person