COTS Crew – Diver – Remote – Expression of Interest

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – COTS Crew Divers Work on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef!

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from divers to join our team undertaking Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) control operations between Lizard Island and the Whitsundays.

This is a casual role based in Cairns, Queensland, supporting marine science and environmental conservation efforts. Divers play a critical role in conducting underwater control activities, contributing to reef protection and the broader health of the Great Barrier Reef.

Working as part of a collaborative and safety-focused team, you will operate in a dynamic and challenging remote environment, assisting with in-water operations and supporting the delivery of high-quality program outcomes.

Divers are required to live and work at sea for periods of up to 20 days and must maintain their own accommodation while ashore.

Key objectives of the role include:

• Dive safely
• Conduct COTS population suppression and protect sites from COTS damage
• Ensure that the marine tourism industry is given the best possible COTS protection
• Act as lookout, deckhand, first aider and tender coxswain
• Work within and contribute positively to a diverse team
• Keep all required qualifications and documentation up to date
• Provide and maintain (in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications) all required personal dive equipment
• Accurately record all required information after each dive. 

Minimum certifications

• Dive Master or above
• Occupational Dive Medical AS2299.1
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation
• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Desirable skills and attributes

• Coxswain, Master 5, MED
• Exemption 38
• Marine Science
• Trade tickets
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Leadership

Please note the vessels are non-smoking dry vessels.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.