Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo is proud to deliver unforgettable marine experiences on the pristine Ningaloo Reef in Exmouth, Western Australia. Our tours help guests reconnect with nature through guided wildlife cruises, snorkelling adventures and scuba diving. With two wildlife interaction licences, we offer the rare opportunity to swim with Whale Sharks and Humpback Whales.
Our passionate, fully qualified team ensures safe, respectful encounters while showcasing the natural beauty of Western Australia's North West Cape.
Operating from February/March to October/November, we experience - and share - all seasons of the Ningaloo Reef.
About Journey Beyond
Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 19 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.
Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in **** and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
About The Role
As a Dive Guide/Instructor, you will lead and coordinate daily dive operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and service. Your responsibilities will include gear preparation, cylinder filling, and equipment maintenance (if trained to do so), while guiding divers in line with relevant agency standards. Through effective communication, teamwork and professionalism, you'll contribute to smooth and enjoyable tour and training operations.
Key responsibilities will include
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Coordinate daily dive activities, including equipment setup such as the number and type of dive cylinders required for daily activities along with fulfilling specific requests (e.g. Nitrox, DIN, steel)
Assess equipment required for tour or training sessions, ensuring availability of items at vessel or classroom location
Carry out tour pre-departure tasks including vehicle inspections, coordinate guest pickups, assist with loading equipment onto the tender and vessel and packing the necessary food and beverage provisions for the day
Verify dive certifications and assess guest suitability prior to participation
Follow all directives from the Skipper to ensure the safe operation of the tender and main vessel
Conduct guest briefings covering safety protocols, dive procedures, environmental awareness and site information
Lead certified (Dive Master) or uncertified (Instructor) divers on guided dives, in accordance with agency and company supervision ratios
Lead or assist with dive training sessions (classroom, pool and ocean) in accordance with agency standards
Enter the water first and exit last to maintain group control and diver safety, monitor air consumption, depth and time limits and provide assistance to divers where required
Maintain transparent communication with the Skipper regarding dive plans, safety status and environment conditions
Post-dive, clean and check dive gear, fill cylinders safely and accurately according to procedures and assist with cleaning the vessel, vehicles or classroom
Assist with serving meals and refreshments, and help to maintain a welcoming, professional atmosphere onboard
Assist with the training and mentoring of crew as and when required




Promote a strong safety culture by promptly reporting hazards and incidents
About You
You will be passionate about marine tourism and committed to delivering unforgettable guest experiences. You will have strong decision-making skills with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, able to work calmly in fast-paced environments as well as be able to pivot quickly in changing conditions or priorities. You will be an effective team player, who is reliable, self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety. You will be confident with public speaking and will be a strong swimmer also capable of responding to in-water emergencies if necessary.
To be considered for this role you will have:
Experience in marine tourism working as a Dive Master or Dive Instructor
A current Dive Master or Dive Instructor certification
A current First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Provider certification
A current Driver's License with LR endorsement (currently hold or be willing to obtain)
Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation (currently hold or be willing to obtain)
WA Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (currently hold or be willing to obtain)
Exmouth Shire Food Handling certificate (currently hold or be willing to obtain)
Lastly, an AMSA issued marine qualification such as STCW, CoST, or GPH will be considered highly desirable for the role, as would a background in marine biology or environmental science.
What We Offer
Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
An attractive salary and positive work environment
Study Assistance Policy
A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
Employee Referral Policy
Parental Leave program
Purchased Leave policy
Private Health discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
Salary sacrifice remote area benefits
If you meet the criteria listed above and are passionate about joining a dynamic, and exciting marine tourism business in a unique location, then this is the role for you.
Apply now. Join us!

📌 Dive Guide/Instructor | Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo
🏢 Journey Beyond
📍 Exmouth