Volunteering & Careers
If you have ever dreamt of working on the ocean amongst whales and dolphins or if you just want an office in Paradise with a magnificent waterfront location then why not drop us a job application or even become a Sea World Whale Watch volunteer.
Jobs
Sea World Whale Watch is growing rapidly and there are a variety of roles within the Company structure including: Ticketing & Reservations, Sales & Marketing, Terminal Supervisor, Vessel Master and Tour Guides.
The duties of a Tour Guide include tour hosting and narration, whale and general wildlife spotting, general deckhand duties, care of seasick passengers, vessel cleaning and detailing, ticketing & reservations, retail sales, sales and promotions and cafe work.
Full-time, part-time and casual positions are either currently open for application or will become open for application at various times during the year.
We currently have positions available for a Terminal Supervisor and Sales & Marketing Manager.
If you wish to enquire about a position with Sea World Whale Watch please post your application with a cover letter and C.V. to Sea World Whale Watch, PO Box 903, Main Beach 4217 QLD, Australia. We do not accept applications via e-mail. We keep all applications on file for three months and you will be contacted if a suitable position is available.
For Tour Guide applicants we suggest you get our attention and display your talents in a practical environment by first working with Sea World Whale Watch as a volunteer. Volunteer positions are available year-round and continue outside the whale season when our focus turns to dolphin research.
Volunteers
Sea World Whale Watch is currently offering successful applicants a rare opportunity to be involved in the first long-term whale and dolphin research study on Australia’s Gold Coast. During the 2010 whale season (May to November) positions are available for suitable volunteers to crew aboard the world’s most advanced whale watching vessel Spirit of Migloo.
What would I be required to do as a volunteer?- Assist in spotting whales and dolphins and other marine mammals
- Take the GPS position of all whales and dolphin pods sighted
- Collect data on whale and dolphin numbers, behaviour, activities
- Collect data on sea conditions, weather
What qualifications do I need to be a volunteer?
Ability to speak, understand and write in English.
What is the 2010 schedule?
Volunteers can book research instalments of 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months or 5 months. Only one volunteer will be on board each whale watching tour. The schedule begins on Sunday 30 May 2010 and ends on Saturday 06 November 2010. Two volunteers per week will be engaged as follows:
| Volunteer Schedule 1 | |
| SUNDAY | 2 whale trips |
| MONDAY | 2 whale trips |
| TUESDAY | 2 whale trips |
| WEDNESDAY | 1 whale trip (morning) |
| THURSDAY | day off |
| FRIDAY | day off |
| SATURDAY | day off |
| Volunteer Schedule 2 | |
| SUNDAY | day off |
| MONDAY | day off |
| TUESDAY | day off |
| WEDNESDAY | 1 whale trip (afternoon) |
| THURSDAY | 2 whale trips |
| FRIDAY | 2 whale trips |
| SATURDAY | 2 whale trips |
| How much does it cost? | |
| 2 weeks | AUD$800 |
| 4 weeks | AUD$1,600 |
| 3 months | AUD$4,320 |
| 5 months | AUD$6,800 |
How do I book?
Please direct enquiries via
Learn more
Find out more about our whale and dolphin research projects on the About Us page.
Volunteer Programme - Terms & Conditions
Minimum volunteer period is two weeks. Quoted cost does not include travel, airfares, meals, accommodation or insurance. An additional uniform fee of AUD$200 is mandatory for all volunteers and the uniform is retained by the volunteer at the conclusion of their volunteer period. The branded Sea World Whale Watch crew uniform consists of cap, polo-shirt, shorts, vest and jacket. All costs quoted include GST (Australian Government Goods & Services Tax). Volunteers must be prepared to sign release documents abrogating Sea World Whale Watch and Whale Watch Australia Pty Ltd from any responsibility in the event of death or injury to the volunteer or any death or injury or damage to the possessions of any third party caused by the volunteer. Other Terms & Conditions apply to this volunteer programme.
