Merlin Entertainments

Shark Dive Coordinator

Location Name SEA LIFE Sydney
Job Locations AU-Sydney
Job ID
2025-8266
Employment Type
Fixed Term/Seasonal
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location (Country-State-City)
AU-Sydney

What you'll bring to the team

 

 

We are looking for Shark Dive Coordinator to join our wonderful team at SEA LIFE Sydney on a Casual basis!

 

About the Role

We are seeking a casual shark dive coordinator to join the Shark Dive Xtreme team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. These roles are primarily responsible for coordinating and conducting introductory SCUBA sessions for our guests, as well as:

  • Running daily operations, deliver consistently high-quality guest experiences.
  • Ensuring adherence to all relevant dive industry and company standards.
  • Delivering safety briefs, completing in-water skill sessions while ensuring the safety of guests, staff and animals.
  • General administration, including completion of accurate and up to date records for dive logs and customer medical declaration forms.
  • Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene of all diving equipment and associated areas.
  • Managing the efficient and seamless transition of divers through the Shark Dive experience.

 

About You 

 

A passion for working in the tourism/attraction industry is essential to any of our roles. To shine in this position, you will also have: 

  • Experience conducting both open water courses and introductory dives, and as a minimum hold an Active Open Water Instructor status (SDI/SSI/PADI or equivalent).
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Current Oxygen provider certificate
  • Current AS.2299 Dive Medical (or willingness to complete).
  • BSBWHS211 – Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201 for some RTO providers) or willingness to complete at own expense. This is an online module that can be completed through Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with guests and colleagues.
  • Ability to multi-task and have a flexible and adaptable approach along with the ability to meet deadlines and have demonstrated planning, organisational and time management skills.
  • Valid Australian working rights

 

Benefits

  • Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide 

  • Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions 

  • Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan 

  • Being part of a business built on fun 

 

About Us 
 
Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.  

 

We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.  

Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlin's Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund. 
 
So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!  

 

Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.  

 

Please let us know at anzrecruitment@merlinentertainments.biz if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application. 

 

Pay Range

Competitive

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.