Dive Operations Manager
- Located in Port Douglas
- Salary $90,000 plus superannuation
Are you an experienced dive professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for marine tourism?
Quicksilver Cruises, a leading name in marine tourism, is seeking a Dive Operations Manager to lead our diving and lifeguard operations.
About the role
The Dive Operations Manager is a dynamic role that has two key areas of responsibility:
Dive Shop and Training Operations – overseeing the management of the Quicksilver Dive School facility and on-site Retail Shop, including staff training, guest bookings and retail inventory;
Vessel-Based Dive and Lifeguard Operations – leading dive and lifeguard teams across our fleet, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of in-water activities on the Great Barrier Reef.
This is a hands-on leadership role that balances guest service, safety, logistics and team development across land-based and vessel operations.
Your key focus areas will include:
- Ensure the smooth, efficient and safe day to day operational management of:
- Dive operations (including lifeguards)
- Dive School Facility
- Retail Shop
- Monitor expenditure and revenue performance across dive, lifeguard, and retail operations, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Recruit, train, supervise and mentor a team of divers and lifeguards to maintain a skilled, motivated, and safety-conscious team
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Ensure our dive equipment is maintained to an industry leading standard and sufficient stocks of snorkel, dive and first aid equipment is held to meet passenger and servicing demands.
- Maintain a strong safety culture through proactive leadership and compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and company WHS policies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven leadership experience in dive operations or marine tourism
- Demonstrated knowledge of diving safety and risk management
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to lead a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Flexibility with the ability to work regular weekend work, in line with vessel schedules and operational demands.
- Retail or dive school management experience is advantageous
Required Qualifications:
- Senior First Aid Qualification
- PADI Dive Instructor Qualification
- Occupational Diving Medical Examination
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Current Driver’s Licence
To apply
To be considered for this role, applicants must provide a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a CV. Confidential enquiries can be made to Quicksilver Group’s Human Resource Manager, Jodie Wild via email at [email protected].
To learn more about the Quicksilver Group visit our website https://www.quicksilvergroup.com.au/
Closing date 5:00pm Sunday 13 July 2025
The benefits we offer
- Stability in a long-established business proud of their inclusive culture and working environment
- Discounted boat tours and cruises for your family and friends
- Discounted diving tours in Cairns and Port Douglas
- A wide range of special discounts with our industry partners and goods suppliers
About Quicksilver Group
We are proudly Australia’s leading Great Barrier Reef tourism company with operations based in Cairns, Port Douglas and Green Island. Our multi-award winning company comprises:
- Quicksilver’s Outer Reef and Low Isles Cruises
- Great Adventures’ Reef and Green Island Cruises
- Silver Series Dive and Snorkel Adventures (Silverswift and Silversonic)
- Quicksilver Dive Centre
- Poseidon Dive and Snorkel Adventures
- Pro Dive Cairns
- Ocean Spirit
- The eco-sensitive Green Island Resort
Living and working in our unique natural environment brings many rewards and company benefits - the Great Barrier Reef is quite literally our office! We offer flexible working conditions and have career opportunities across a wide range of areas from customer service through to engineering and corporate support. To join our dynamic and professional teams, we seek people with the right attitude and skills who are able to demonstrate values of respect, delivery of amazing customer service while promoting a safe working environment and pride in your work. We look forward to receiving your application.
To apply for this position, please visit the link below or scan the QR code to the left.
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