Marine Diving and Monitoring Officer

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance
• Thrive in a supportive and motivated team culture
• Competitive Salary + Superannuation

About the role

Passionate about nature and marine life and eager to make a real impact? Look no further! Parks Victoria is actively seeking a Marine Diving and Monitoring Officer based in Morwell. You will have the opportunity to explore Victoria's most breathtaking marine natural parks. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing all snorkelling and diving activities carried out by Parks Victoria, ensuring strict adherence to safe diving and snorkelling practices by staff. You will be part of the Environment and Science directorate, collaborate closely with regional staff to lead and supervise diving and monitoring initiatives. You will provide clear leadership and communication to ensure diving activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Parks Victoria's dive and safety procedures. If you're ready to join our team and contribute to the preservation and sharing of nature's wonders, we would love to hear from you!

We're looking for someone with:

• Advanced qualifications in leading SCUBA diving operations - Commercial Diver, Dive Instructor or Scientific Diver
• Advanced boating qualifications and experience - Master Mariner or Coxswain Open Waters licenses
• Substantial demonstrated experience in the management of snorkelling and diving operations including relevant level of knowledge of regulations and procedures relating to diving operations
• Experience in planning, delivery, and reporting of marine monitoring programs is desirable
• Current Certificate in Workplace First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen First Aid (or ability to obtain)
• Extensive diving experience across the range of competencies applicable to Parks Victoria diving operations

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Ability to demonstrated experience in leadership
• Previous experience in diving minimum 100 dives
• Ability to pass an occupational dive medical

Application Closing date: 18 June 2023

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our park maintenance activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Michael Sams on 0456 749 019 or apply online!

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.

Parks Victoria's policies require the successful applicant to be up-to-date based on Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) vaccination advice. The successful applicant for this role will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or exemption status as part of the recruitment process

Only people with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency may apply for this position.