Lead our dive operation as the Dive Shop Manager and Lead Instructor, splitting time between land-based management and in-water guiding/instruction. You’ll be the senior operational decision-maker for the dive shop (reporting to the resort GM), responsible for safety, guest experience, staffing, equipment, and daily logistics.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Suva
- Category: Tourism
- Closing Date: 2026-06-22
Key Responsibilities
- Operations: Oversee daily dive/snorkel operations – boats, tanks, equipment, safety gear, SOP compliance, emergency response, and independent operational decisions (weather, guest ability). Maintain O2/first-aid kits.
- Lead certified divers and snorkelers, teach scuba courses and Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experiences, and actively promote and sell dive/snorkel courses and excursions to guests.
- Oversee boat and engine maintenance schedules, ensure regular servicing and record-keeping, and maintain compliance with local government inspections and audits.
- Guest experience: Coordinate with sales/front desk from booking to post-visit feedback, resolve guest issues, track daily sales and activity.
- Team leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage instructors, DMs, and captains; run regular team briefings and safety trainings.
- Equipment & admin: Manage equipment distribution, maintenance, inventory, student and staff records, liability releases, etc.
- Marketing: Capture quality above- and below-water images and contribute to dive/snorkel social media and marketing.
- Community & suppliers: Maintain supplier relationships and positive local engagement.
Requirements
- PADI MSDT, minimum 500 logged dives.
- EFR Instructor & O2 Provider Instructor.
- Nitrox Instructor
- Up-to-date Rescue Diver instruction and strong safety mindset.
- Professional English (additional languages a plus).
- Prior experience in Fiji or the South Pacific.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and cultural adaptability.
- Prior dive shop management experience.
- Skilled underwater photographer.
- Social media/marketing experience.
- Calm, mature, solution-oriented, team- and guest-focused.
- Respectful, culturally aware, receptive to feedback.
- Comfortable with island living, self-motivated and able to thrive in a quiet, remote environment away from social nightlife; can maintain a positive, proactive attitude during downtime.
- Out-going, approachable, and fun!
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV with photo and a short cover letter (including underwater photo samples if available) to gm@gardenislandresort.com “Dive Shop Manager – Rainbow Reef” in the subject line. We look forward to welcoming a professional, motivated leader to our team!
About the Company
The Garden Island Naval Precinct is a heritage-listed naval base and defence precinct located at Cowper Wharf Roadway in the inner eastern Sydney neighbourhood of Garden Island, New South Wales, Australia. The precinct was built from 1856. It includes the HMAS Kuttabul naval base, formerly known as HMAS Penguin. The property is owned by Australian Department of Defence. It was added to the Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004 and the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 12 November 2004.
Website: https://www.gardenislandresort.com/
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