EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – for divers to work on the World Heritage, Great Barrier Reef!
Divers will be employed to undertake COTS control between Lizard Island and the Whitsundays.
Divers are required to live at sea for up to 20 days and have their own accommodation for the days ashore.
Key objectives of the role include:
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Dive safely
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Conduct COTS population suppression and protect sites from COTS damage
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Ensure that the marine tourism industry is given the best possible COTS protection
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Act as lookout, deckhand, first aider and tender coxswain
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Work within and contribute positively to a diverse team
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Keep all required qualifications and documentation up to date
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Provide and maintain (in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications) all required personal dive equipment
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Accurately record all required information after each dive.
Minimum certifications
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Dive Master or above
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Occupational Dive Medical AS2299.1
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HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
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HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation
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HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Desirable skills and attributes
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Coxswain, Master 5, MED
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Exemption 38
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Marine Science
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Trade tickets
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Ability to work in a diverse team environment
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Leadership
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Please provide a short statement (of no more than one page) explaining why you are interested in the role and what strengths you will bring to our organisation. In this statement, please address the following. Without this statement your application will not be considered.
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Please describe your interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, show initiative and to work unsupervised. What traits do you have that set you apart from others when working for long periods at sea?
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Are you physically fit? What do you do to maintain your physical fitness? In this role you must be willing and able to undertake diving activities and be able to pass an occupational dive medical (AS2299.1) annually. Hold as a minimum Dive Master qualification (or nationally accredited equivalent).
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What compressed air diving, free diving and snorkelling experience do you have?
Please note – once your application has been received it will be placed on file and reviewed in the event of a role becoming available. We will be in contact with you if your application is successful.
Please note the vessels are non-smoking dry vessels.
Should you have any questions please contact [email protected]
