Assistant Manager Marine and Activities

Delaware North at Lizard Island Resort; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends-and-family discounts

Live and work on the Great Barrier Rea

5-star guest experience at Relais & Ch

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Global business career growth

Job summary

Delaware North Australia at Lizard Island Resort is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager Marine and Activities to lead the safe and engaging delivery of land and water experiences, including snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, island tours, and cultural activities.

You will supervise and train staff, manage budgets, coordinate activities, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding safety standards in a remote Great Barrier Reef setting. This role offers growth within a global hospitality team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality, marine science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, assisting with activities in a hospitality or tourism setting.
• Strong leadership skills and in–depth knowledge of marine and tourism activities, including safety regulations and protocols.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service.
• Certification in relevant marine and tourism activities, such as PADI Dive Master or Instructor, Coxswain Grade 1 or higher, First Aid and CPR, Manuel Drivers Licence, and other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and planning all marine and land-based activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, island tours, and cultural experiences
• Ensure the safety and well-being of team members and guests by enforcing safety regulations and maintaining well-functioning equipment and facilities
• Help with hiring, training, and supervising team members for marine and tourism activities, ensuring high-quality service and exceptional guest experiences
• Assist with coordinating all tourism activities, ensuring smooth operation and guest satisfaction
• Support departmental budgets and implement marketing strategies to promote activities and achieve revenue targets

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service focus

Ability to work in dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality, marine science, or a related field

Tools

PADI Dive Master or Instructor

Coxswain Grade 1 or higher

First Aid and CPR

Manual Driver's Licence

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Assistant Manager Marine and Activities to join our team at Lizard Island Resort. As an Assistant Manager of Marine and Activities, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all land and water-based activities while overseeing and coordinating tourism activities.If you have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we invite you to apply.

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Friends-and-family discounts across our resorts business


• Live and work on the Great Barrier Reef


• Be part of a professional team, delivering a 5-star guest experience at a Relais & Châteaux and 3 Michelin Key property


• Access to our employee assistance program


• Training and development opportunities


• Opportunities to grow your career with a global business

What will you do?

• Assist with developing and planning all marine and land-based activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, island tours, and cultural experiences


• Ensure the safety and well-being of team members and guests by enforcing safety regulations and maintaining well-functioning equipment and facilities


• Help with hiring, training, and supervising team members for marine and tourism activities, ensuring high-quality service and exceptional guest experiences


• Assist with coordinating all tourism activities, ensuring smooth operation and guest satisfaction


• Support departmental budgets and implement marketing strategies to promote activities and achieve revenue targets

More about you

• Bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality, marine science, or a related field


• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, assisting with activities in a hospitality or tourism setting


• Strong leadership skills and in–depth knowledge of marine and tourism activities, including safety regulations and protocols


• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service


• Certification in relevant marine and tourism activities, such as PADI Dive Master or Instructor, Coxswain Grade 1 or higher, First Aid and CPR, Manuel Drivers Licence, and other relevant certifications

The application period will close on 04/10/2026, unless sufficient qualified candidates are identified sooner.

Source: Hospitality Online