AddressWho are we?
Experience Co. (ASX: EXP) is an adventure tourism company founded in 1998 with the vision of becoming the largest and most respected adventure tourism company in the world. We offer the best of the best in adventure experiences with numerous locations throughout Australia and New Zealand.
As a business, we empower our employees to do what they do best – deliver extraordinary experiences.
Based out of Port Douglas you will be provided a variety of experiences to explore one of the seven wonders of the natural world, relishing in the beauty on our doorstop- there is no better office.
About you
As an experience Marine Biologist you will have a passion for storytelling and enjoy sharing knowledge with others. You have knowledge of Coral Reef Biology including the Great Barrier Reef. You are fun, friendly and confident, with the ability to engage with people and deliver great customer service. You are a team player who works well in a demanding environment. You see safety and quality focus as a must and are physically fit.
You have a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology or Bachelor of Environmental Science. You have your PADI Dive Master and Current Medical & Dive Insurance plus your First Aid and CPR (highly regard). You will also have your RSA and Food Hygiene certificates.
About the role
We are seeking a Marine Biologist due to our continued success and ongoing growth. You will be working within our GBR Biology team, a department with progressive and innovative conservation values dedicated to creating immersive memorable experience for our valued guests. These experiences come from our extensive site knowledge and our passion to share the numerous stories of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef.
We are offering a great work life including the ability to work in paradise!
There are requirements for some weekend and public holiday work, but we cover this with an attractive remuneration package.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Interpretation – Biology presentations, guided snorkel tours, semi-submersible tours and marine lab presentations
- Monitoring – Eye on the Reef monitoring programs, Mars Reef Star monitoring, fine scale benthic survey techniques, fish underwater visual census surveys, coral spawning and settlement.
- Reef Education - Delivering Reef Education programs to students from local, national and international schools & universities, training & supporting our Cultural Guides
- Research – Our interests and projects include coral and fish biology, fish aggregations, coral spawning, juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish, hydrodynamics and coral rubble stabilisation.
Benefits and perks
- Employee Benefit Discount Program to check out our products
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional leave purchase plan
- Reward and Recognition Programs
- All technology / equipment provided to do your role
- Training and study assistance provided
- Career pathways developed to get you to the next level
Don’t miss out on joining a leading company that welcomes innovated ideas and is dedicated to providing quality services. If you are ready to escape the ordinary, apply now.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Experience Co we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
