Diver

Village Roadshow Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited free entry to parks

Complimentary passes for family and/or

Discounts on food & beverage

Employee Benefits app with 65+ partner

Team events and awards

Rewards program

Wellbeing support and EAP

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Village Roadshow Ltd. is hiring a Diver for Sea World on the Gold Coast. The role involves daily diving to maintain and present aquatic habitats, including Shark Bay, with a focus on care, cleanliness and presentation of marine environments.

This casual, 6-month fixed-term position requires ADAS Part 2, AS2299 medical certification, First Aid/CPR, and a boat license where applicable. You’ll work with the Dive teams, perform underwater tasks, assist aquarists, and adhere to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current ADAS Part 2 qualification.
• Commercial diving medical certification (AS2299).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate.
• Drivers License.
• Blue Card is essential (cost $108.30).
• Must have or be willing to get a recreational boat license.
• Experience in dry suit diving and cold water environments.
• Knowledge of marine animals and their environment beneficial.
• Must be physically fit with a high level of motivation and commitment.
• Worksite safety and adhering to risk assessment and workplace health and safety guidelines.
• Good written skills and ability to use online forms and tools.
• Must be available to work on any day, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Dive team and Dive Maintenance across VRTP properties.
• Adhere to ADAS and AS2299 regulations for commercial diving.
• Maintenance and cleaning of animal pools and exhibits.
• Support aquarist tasks as required.
• Underwater inspection, dredging and maintenance.
• Maintain commercial diving equipment.
• Participate in external dive environments for research and conservation.

Skills

ADAS Part 2

Commercial diving

First Aid CPR

Advanced Resuscitation

Drivers License

Blue Card

Boat License

Dry Suit Diving

Cold Water

Marine Animals

Physical Fitness

Safety Compliance

Written Skills

Weekend Availability

Job description

Diver

$40.71 per hour | Casual | 6 Months Fixed Term

Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

If you've ever dreamed of calling Shark Bay your office, this is your chance to make a splash!

As a Diver, you'll work alongside our Aquarium and Dive Maintenance teams, helping to maintain and present Shark Bay and other aquatic habitats to the highest standard. Through daily diving activities, you'll play an important role in the care, cleanliness and presentation of our marine environments.

This is a unique opportunity to work in and around some of Australia's most iconic marine exhibits, while supporting animal welfare outcomes and creating memorable experiences for our guests through world-class habitat presentation and occasional guest interactions.

Key Responsibilities

From scrubbing tanks to swimming with sharks, no two dives are ever the same. Here’s what you’ll be getting up to:

• Your primary area of responsibility will be working with the Dive team, including the Dive Maintenance Team throughout VRTP properties.
• Participating in all dive areas while working in accordance with ADAS and government legislation (AS2299) related to commercial diving
• Maintenance and cleaning in animal pools and exhibits
• Support aquarist team with husbandry tasks as required
• Underwater inspection, dredging, maintenance
• Maintaining commercial diving equipment
• Participate in external dive environments for research rescue and conservation

What We’re Looking For

• Current ADAS Part 2 qualification
• Commercial diving medical certification (AS2299)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
• Drivers License
• Blue Card is essential* (Please be advised that the cost of a Blue Card is currently $108.30)
• Must have or be willing to get a recreational boat license
• Experience in dry suit diving and cold water environments
• Knowledge of marine animals and their environment beneficial
• Must be physically fit with a high level of motivation and commitment
• Worksite safety and adhering strictly to risk assessment and workplace health and safety guidelines
• Good written skills, record keeping and the ability to use online forms and tools
• Must be available to work on any day, including weekends

Candidates who progress through the interviews will be required to complete a Psychometric Assessment (DISC). These assessments are conducted at VRTP’s expense and form part of the overall recruitment process. Please note that the results of these assessments are not used in isolation to make hiring decisions. For more information on the DISC assessment, visit: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!

• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!

*The Queensland Government has increased enforcement of the Blue Card (Working with Children) No Card, No Start legislation. This position requires a Blue Card, as the role may include working with children. If you do not already possess a Blue Card, you can apply here: Queensland Blue Card Application