Marine Biologist Cruise Whitsundays

About Us

Our suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. We own and operate Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland), Rottnest Express, Cruise Whitsundays, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Outback Spirit, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney and Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.

Cruise Whitsundays is an award winning, innovative, and experienced maritime operator, based in Airlie Beach. Our experiences include day and overnight tours throughout the Whitsundays, as well as resort connection services. We are proud to offer Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, on The Great Barrier Reef and exclusive Reefsleep experience at Reefworld moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach.

About the role

• Are you a passionate and motivated Marine Biologist?
• Do you want to share your knowledge through tailored guest experiences?
• Want to look out your ‘office’ window and see the ever-changing beauty of the Great Barrier Reef?

We are searching for a Marine Biologist to join the Cruise Whitsundays team on a permanent full-time basis. Offering a unique lifestyle roster, working 4 days one week and 3 the next where you never work a full weekend! If you want a lifestyle where your work is respected and valued, all about the guests and you get to work on-water – you’re reading about the right role! We want you to be a brand ambassador of the incredible experiences we bring to life and the environment in which we operate.

What will you be doing?

You will have the rewarding responsibility of providing Marine Education which enhances the guest experience on board our Great Barrier Reef Adventure. In addition you will perform ongoing Marine Research to support conversation and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Marine Biology talks daily and providing knowledge on Marine Life where appropriate, ex: Whale Season;
• Undertake Cruise Whitsundays marine bio monitoring/ research (Test water for visibility (Sechi disk) and water temperature/ Undertake surveys for GBRMPA - ‘Eye on the Reef’ research / Undertake COTS monitoring and control / Monitor reef conditions and report on any changes / Report and document on reef health at different sites on Hardy Reef )
• Take glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible boat tours;
• Conduct media interviews/pieces to camera
• Adherence to operational procedures and WHS requirements.
• Cleanliness - Ensure the vessel is in a clean, tidy, and presentable condition for the transport of passengers
• Customer Service - Leading by example, delivering exceptional guest experiences and consistent service.
• Perform any other tasks or duties as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will show enthusiasm for imparting knowledge of Marine Biology onto guests and other crew. You will be a team player with a demonstrated positive 'can-do' attitude, be comfortable working on water, and always deliver high-quality professional customer service whilst being a proud of ambassador of Cruise Whitsundays and The Great Barrier Reef.

To be successful in this role you:

• Have minimum 1 year working as a Marine Biologist or a similar role in Marine Tourism;
• Enthusiastic about imparting knowledge of Marine Biology onto guests and other crew;
• Clear and confident communication skills;
• Strong Public Speaking and Presentation abilities;
• High level of interpersonal skills with a lead by example attitude;
• Strong customer service skills and experience;
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive;
• Creative problem solver with strong adaptability.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have/hold:

• Relevant qualifications in the field of Marine Biology;
• GBRMPA Eye on the Reef, Reef Discovery Course & Tourism Weekly/RHIS Training;
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;
• HLTAID015 Advance Oxygen Resuscitation;
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (QLD);
• Elements of Shipboard Safety Certificate;
• Working with Childrens Check (Blue Card);
• Open water scuba diving certification.

Benefits

These positions are physically demanding and will require you to work on your feet for long periods of time as well as perform in water snorkeling and diving activities.

Currently only accepting applicants from those residing in Australia with current working rights.