In-water Guide & Photographer | Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo is proud to deliver unforgettable marine experiences on the pristine Ningaloo Reef in Exmouth, Western Australia. Our tours help guests reconnect with nature through guided wildlife cruises, snorkelling adventures and scuba diving. With two wildlife interaction licences, we offer the rare opportunity to swim with Whale Sharks and Humpback Whales.

Our passionate, fully qualified team ensures safe, respectful encounters while showcasing the natural beauty of Western Australia’s North West Cape.

Operating from February/March to October/November, we experience - and share - all seasons of the Ningaloo Reef.

About Journey Beyond

The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:
Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt. 

About The Role

As a dual role In-Water Wildlife Guide and Photographer-Videographer, you will play a key role in delivering world-class wildlife experiences on the Ningaloo Reef and Exmouth Gulf. Combining guest engagement, in-water guiding, wildlife interpretation and visual storytelling, you will help create unforgettable experiences while ensuring safe, professional and environmentally responsible tour operations.

Working closely with the Vessel Master and crew, you will lead snorkelling activities, coordinate guest experiences, capture high-quality photo and video content above and below the water, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of tours.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead guests during snorkelling and wildlife interactions, ensuring safe, engaging and memorable experiences.
• Deliver informative wildlife and marine ecology briefings and exceptional customer service.
• Capture, edit and deliver high-quality photo and video content of guests, marine life and tour experiences.
• Coordinate guest activities, equipment fitting and in-water operations while supporting vessel crew and daily tour logistics.
• Assist with vessel presentation, tour preparation, equipment maintenance and end-of-day pack-down.
• Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and professionalism while contributing to a positive team culture.

Requirements

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic and confident marine tourism professional with a passion for the ocean, wildlife, visual storytelling and creating exceptional guest experiences. You'll be a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with people from all walks of life, while also capturing and sharing unforgettable moments through photography and videography. Able to remain calm and professional in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in both delivering world-class wildlife experiences and ensuring guests take home lasting memories of their Ningaloo adventure.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Experience in a comparable roles within marine tourism.
• Experience in photography and videography within a marine tourism setting.
• Own camera, lens, housing, suitable for photography & videography
• Proficiency in photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom, DxO Photolab, DaVinci Resolve or similar) and related file management.
• Current Dive Master certification (required).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (required).
• Current Driver’s Licence (required) with LR endorsement (willing to obtain before start date)
• Current Driver’s Licence (required) with LR endorsement (willing to obtain before start date).
• Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation (willing to obtain before start date)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (willing to obtain before start date)
• Exmouth Shire Food Handling certificate (willing to obtain before start date)

Benefits

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

If you meet the criteria listed above and are passionate about joining a dynamic, and exciting marine tourism business in a unique location, then this is the role for you.

Apply now. Join us!