Deckhand | 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

We are seeking Deckhands to join our team on a seasonal basis during 2026. This is a guest facing position that requires professionalism, enthusiasm and a commitment to safety and service, crucial in delivering exceptional marine tourism experiences to our guests.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Skipper in operating and navigating the vessel safely and in compliance with marine standards and regulations
• Ensure clear and accurate communication and relay of instructions between the Skipper and deck crew, especially during whale shark operations
• Assist with tender operations, managing guest transfers, maintenance activities, vessel refuelling and support vessel departure and docking procedures
• Assist guests during boarding, briefings and in-water preparations, including managing guest flow safely during water entries and exits and conducting ongoing headcounts while guests are in the water
• Engage with guests throughout the tour, providing information about wildlife and the environment, while providing proactive assistance to ensure their comfort and enjoyment
• Assist with serving meals and refreshments, and help to maintain a welcoming, professional atmosphere onboard
• Participate in daily vessel preparation, cleaning and pack-down including restocking supplies, waste management and refuelling
• Assist with basic maintenance and report any mechanical or operational issues promptly
• Assist with the training and mentoring of crew as and when required
• Promote a strong safety culture by promptly reporting hazards and incidents

Requirements

About You

As the ideal candidate, you will be passionate about marine tourism and committed to delivering unforgettable guest experiences. You will be a collaborative team member, with a high level of situational awareness and the ability to work calmly under pressure and in fast-paced, changing environments. You will be confident with public speaking, have a high level of personal presentation and will be capable of completing physical tasks including handling lines, performing emergency response activities including in-water rescues if necessary.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Prior experience working as a Deckhand within marine operations, or experience working in guest-facing adventure activities within marine tourism, within whale shark or diving environments highly desirable
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate
• A current Dive Master certification desirable
• WA Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (currently hold or be willing to obtain)
• Exmouth Shire Food Handling certificate (currently hold or be willing to obtain)
• Lastly, an AMSA issued marine qualification such as STCW, CoST, or GPH will be considered desirable for the role.

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!