Jurien Bay Oceanic Experience is a leading marine tourism operator in the Jurien Bay Marine Park, delivering unforgettable wildlife and ocean experiences with a strong focus on exceptional customer service, marine conservation and education.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and capable Sea Lion Tour Guide & Rock Lobster Deckhand to join our team.

The right person will bring great energy, initiative and genuine passion to the role. They’ll take pride in creating incredible experiences for our guests, care about the people they work alongside and be ready to get involved wherever they’re needed.

Our crew works closely together, often in fast-paced and physically demanding conditions, so team morale is incredibly important to us. We value people who communicate well, support their teammates, take initiative and contribute positively to the working environment.

The Role

No two days on the water are quite the same. You’ll be involved across our marine tourism operations, including:

Guiding engaging and informative in-water and onboard marine tours

Swimming and interacting with Australian sea lions

Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the marine environment with guests

Working as a deckhand on our Rock Lobster Catch & Keep Tours and occasional Fishing Charters, including pot handling and physical/heavy work

Providing outstanding customer service from the moment guests arrive until they leave

Ensuring guest safety and following all vessel, marine park and operational procedures

Assisting with vessel preparation, cleaning, maintenance and presentation

Caring for and maintaining tour, snorkelling and vessel equipment

Taking initiative and helping the wider crew wherever needed

Contributing to a professional, positive and enjoyable working environment

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit for our team if you:

Have at least 1 year of experience in marine tourism or a related field

Holds a minimum Open Water Diver certification

Are confident around vessels and have good rope and general deck skills

Are physically capable and comfortable with heavy lifting and hands-on work

Have a genuine passion for the ocean, marine wildlife and tourism

Love working with people and delivering exceptional customer experiences

Have a strong work ethic and natural initiative

Notice what needs doing and get involved without waiting to be asked

Are reliable, adaptable and able to problem-solve

Work well as part of a close-knit team

Bring a positive attitude and good energy to the workplace

Are comfortable working outdoors, in the water and in changing marine conditions

Highly Regarded

Marine Biology or other relevant marine/environmental qualifications

Professional dive qualification

Previous guiding or marine tourism experience

Strong boating and deckhand experience

Hospitality or customer service experience

What We Offer

Full-time employment

Opportunity for seasonal contract or long-term employment

Competitive, above-award pay rates

Leave entitlements

Accommodation available

The opportunity to work every day in the incredible Jurien Bay Marine Park

A varied role across wildlife tourism and rock lobster operations

A supportive, passionate and close-knit team

And, of course, the opportunity to swim with Australian sea lions as part of your job

Sound Like You?

We can teach many of the finer details of our operation. What we can’t teach is attitude, initiative, passion and the willingness to be a great teammate.

If you’re someone who takes pride in their work, loves being on the ocean and wants to be part of a crew that genuinely cares about delivering exceptional experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your relevant experience and why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

Position to start 15th September 2026.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.