Marine Education Officer
$29.48 per hour | Part Time
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity
Bring your passion for the ocean to a role where every day feels like an adventure. This is your chance to inspire curiosity, spark conservation awareness, and help guests connect with the incredible marine world in fun, meaningful ways.

You’ll be guiding guests through unforgettable encounters, delivering lively presentations, and helping students discover the wonders of the underwater world. If you love teaching, talking, and getting people excited about marine life, this role is made for you.

Key Responsibilities
This is a role with plenty of splashes and excitement. You’ll be:
• Bringing our Animal Adventure programs to life as an enthusiastic host across experiences like Glass Bottom Boat tours, Polar Bear tours, and Ray Reef feeds
• Delivering lively, informative presentations at our animal exhibits, sharing stories about biology, welfare, and conservation that captivate guests of all ages
• Facilitating educational programs for visiting students and creating memorable learning moments for all park guests
• Helping shape and refresh our educational content to ensure everything we deliver is accurate, engaging, and up to date
• Responding to questions from students and the public about marine conservation and Sea World’s role in protecting our oceans
• Guiding safe, enjoyable snorkeling programs while ensuring the wellbeing of both guests and marine animals

Candidates who progress through the first and second round interviews will be required to a Psychometric Assessment (DISC). These assessments are conducted at VRTP’s expense and form part of the overall recruitment process. Please note that the results of these assessments are not used in isolation to make hiring decisions. For more information on the DISC assessment, visit: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc

What We’re Looking For
Bring your enthusiasm, your ocean loving spirit, and your confidence in front of a crowd. You’ll bring:
• Paid Blue Card - essential* (Please be advised that the cost of a Blue Card is currently $108.30)
• First Aid, CPR and Advanced Resuscitation certifications - essential
• A Queensland open C class driver’s license - essential
• Recreational boat license - essential
• A teaching qualification - preferred
• Public speaking experience and a natural ability to engage audiences
• Knowledge of marine environments and conservation issues
• A friendly, confident communicator who thrives in an educational, guest focused setting

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!

*The Queensland Government has increased enforcement of the Blue Card (Working with Children) No Card, No Start legislation. This position requires a Blue Card, as the role may include working with children.
If you do not already possess a Blue Card, you can apply here: Queensland Blue Card Application