Jurien Bay Oceanic Experience is a leading marine tourism operator in the Jurien Bay Marine Park, delivering unforgettable wildlife and ocean experiences with a strong focus on exceptional customer service, marine conservation and education.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and capable Sea Lion Tour Guide & Rock Lobster Deckhand to join our team.

The right person will bring great energy, initiative and genuine passion to the role. They’ll take pride in creating incredible experiences for our guests, care about the people they work alongside and be ready to get involved wherever they’re needed.

Our crew works closely together, often in fast-paced and physically demanding conditions, so team morale is incredibly important to us. We value people who communicate well, support their teammates, take initiative and contribute positively to the working environment.

The Role

No two days on the water are quite the same. You’ll be involved across our marine tourism operations, including:

- Guiding engaging and informative in-water and onboard marine tours

- Swimming and interacting with Australian sea lions

- Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the marine environment with guests

- Working as a deckhand on our Rock Lobster Catch & Keep Tours and occasional Fishing Charters, including pot handling and physical/heavy work

- Providing outstanding customer service from the moment guests arrive until they leave

- Ensuring guest safety and following all vessel, marine park and operational procedures

- Assisting with vessel preparation, cleaning, maintenance and presentation

- Caring for and maintaining tour, snorkelling and vessel equipment

- Taking initiative and helping the wider crew wherever needed

- Contributing to a professional, positive and enjoyable working environment

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit for our team if you:

- Have at least 1 year of experience in marine tourism or a related field

- Holds a minimum Open Water Diver certification





- Are confident around vessels and have good rope and general deck skills

- Are physically capable and comfortable with heavy lifting and hands-on work

- Have a genuine passion for the ocean, marine wildlife and tourism

- Love working with people and delivering exceptional customer experiences

- Have a strong work ethic and natural initiative

- Notice what needs doing and get involved without waiting to be asked

- Are reliable, adaptable and able to problem-solve

- Work well as part of a close-knit team

- Bring a positive attitude and good energy to the workplace

- Are comfortable working outdoors, in the water and in changing marine conditions

Highly Regarded

- Marine Biology or other relevant marine/environmental qualifications

- Professional dive qualification

- Previous guiding or marine tourism experience

- Strong boating and deckhand experience

- Hospitality or customer service experience

What We Offer

- Full-time employment

- Opportunity for seasonal contract or long-term employment

- Competitive, above-award pay rates

- Leave entitlements

- Accommodation available
- The opportunity to work every day in the incredible Jurien Bay Marine Park
- A diverse role across wildlife tourism and rock lobster operations
- A supportive, passionate and close-knit team

- And, of course, the opportunity to swim with Australian sea lions as part of your job

Sound Like You?

We can teach many of the finer details of our operation. What we can’t teach is attitude, initiative, passion and the willingness to be a great teammate.

If you’re someone who takes pride in their work, loves being on the ocean and wants to be part of a crew that genuinely cares about delivering exceptional experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your relevant experience and why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

Position to start 15th September 2026.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Sea Lion Tour Guide & Rock Lobster Deckhand (Jurien Bay)
🏢 Jurien Bay Oceanic Experience
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