Marine Biologist, Education Programs

Sunlover Reef Cruises; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlover Reef Cruises in Cairns is seeking a casual Marine Biologist to guide small-group snorkel tours at Moore Reef, bringing the reef to life with expert interpretation.

You'll spend time in the water guiding guests, delivering short marine biology presentations, answering questions about the reef and conservation, and assisting with school groups when needed. Previous reef interpretation experience and a background in marine biology are required.

Qualifications

• Background in marine biology.
• Lifeguard training or Rescue Diver certification.
• Experience interpreting tropical reefs for visitors.
• Knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
• Friendly, engaging style with guests of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-group guided snorkel tours at Moore Reef.
• Share expert, engaging reef interpretation in the water and on board.
• Give short marine biology presentations to guests.
• Answer guests' questions about the reef and its conservation.
• Keep every in-water experience safe and enjoyable.
• Assist with school groups from time to time.

Skills

Lifeguard training

Rescue Diver certification

Experience interpreting tropical reefs

Knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef WH

Friendly, engaging style with guests

Education

Background in marine biology

Job description

Sunlover Reef Cruises has been taking guests to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns since 1991. We're a High Standard Tourism Operator, a Hall of Fame Ecotourism operator and an SSI Dive Centre, working in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Our Moore Reef pontoon is home base for snorkelling, diving, Seawalker, glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours.

The role

We're looking for a casual Marine Biologist to guide small-group snorkel tours at Moore Reef and bring the reef to life with expert interpretation. You'll spend much of your day in the water, helping guests find and understand what they're seeing and answering their questions about the reef. From time to time you'll also assist our education team with visiting school groups.

What you'll do

• Lead small-group guided snorkel tours at Moore Reef
• Share expert, engaging reef interpretation in the water and on board
• Give short marine biology presentations to guests
• Answer guests' questions about the reef, its creatures and its conservation
• Keep every in-water experience safe and enjoyable
• Assist with school groups from time to time

What you'll bring

• A background in marine biology
• Lifeguard training or a Rescue Diver certification
• Experience interpreting tropical reefs for visitors
• Knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
• A friendly, engaging style with guests of all ages

Employment type: Casual

Location: Cairns, working on our vessels and at the Moore Reef pontoon