Company Description

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line. We specialise in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Outstanding Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. We offer a wide range of domestic and international destinations. Coral is part of the NRMA Group, a member-owned brand that also operates NRMA Parks & Resorts, SIXT car rental, NRMA Electric Vehicle charging network and various marine businesses.

Job Description

The role of the Dive Instructor/Expedition Crew member is responsible for the safety of all diving operations and required to coordinate and take responsibly for the provision of a variety of dive opportunities appropriate to needs and abilities of all guests and crew.

What You'll Do

- Coordinate and take responsibility for Confined-Water Training for Introductory Dives for non-certified guests/crew
- Coordinate and take responsibility for Open-Water Dives for appropriately certified guests/crew
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of all diving equipment (including snorkelling gear) – attending to any fault or problem quickly, the Rigid Inflatable Boat and in association with the Engineer, the compressor and air storage cylinders
- Responsible for water activities; in particular snorkelling and diving events
- Ensure the maintenance of equipment is performed and update equipment manual and log sheets etc




- Ensure that a complete and accurate stocktake of dive and snorkelling equipment is conducted at the end of each month including a condition report
- Responsible for conducting Snorkel Rescue Training to new crew members, ensuring that this is achieved within their initial 90-day probationary period
- When required, guiding, and actively managing the guest’s Health and Safety
- Assist in the process of loading / disembarking the Xplorersand other ship tenders. Conduct pre-excursion risk assessments
- Understand and comply with regulatory restrictions and conditions for each site visited
- Provide accurate and comprehensive logistical and safety information to the guests and crew on each excursion. Keeping a constant vigil for the safety of all
- Actively promote passenger interaction
- Ensure proper conduct is exercised by guests and crew with regards to indigenous / historical sites, beach collecting and wildlife in keeping with eco-tourism accreditation, operational permits and concessions
- Work as part of the crew assisting with vessel turnaround including gangway watch duties
- Required to work as part of a high-performing team in the provision of the overall cruise experience
- Required to maintain the highest standards of behaviour,



discipline and dress appropriate to company policy and image at all times
- Follow all reasonable directions given by Manager or delegate

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated experience within marine environments
- Securing the confidence and respect of guests
- Strong boat handling knowledge and experience preferred
- Previous experience working in remote locations
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Confident public speaker
- Guiding highly regarded
- Excellent customer service: professional demeanour, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy
- Ability to troubleshoot, act quickly with confidence and make sound decisions while exercising good judgement
- Ability to work well under pressure

Qualifications Required:

- Degree in Natural Sciences or other (highly regarded)
- PADI Dive Instructor Qualification (min 2 years experience)
- First Aid & CPR.
- Passport.

Qualifications willing to obtain with us:

- AMSA endorsed Certificate of Safety Training (CoST).
- Crowd Control & Crisis Management.
- AMSA Medical.
- AMSA endorsed Marine Cook Certificate.
- Australian Seafarers book or other country equivalent discharge book.
- Drivers Licence (manual highly regarded)
- Vaccination Record – Yellow Fever
- Remote First Aid & Advanced CPR
- Coxswains Certificate – Grade 1 (AMSA endorsed)

What's in it for you

- Free accommodation and meals on board
- An opportunity to see spectacular places
- Career paths in Maritime with internationally recognised experience
- Financial assistance with

📌 Dive Instructor/Expedition Crew (Brisbane)
🏢 My NRMA
📍 Brisbane