PADI Divemaster Field Assistant - Fiji

Reports to: Program Manager

Working location: Dawasamu, Fiji

Start date: ASAP

About GVI

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At GVI, we're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on our planet and its people. Our dedicated teams are actively working to address global challenges and together, we leverage a diverse set of specialised skills to pursue a shared vision: fostering a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

We offer award-winning conservation and community development programs in 13 countries, all aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and led by our teams and experts from the communities we operate in.

We value passion, authenticity and innovation, and we treat each other with respect. But we can do better than words to show you who we are! To see what it's really like to work for GVI:

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About the role

The Divemaster Field assistant in Fiji is responsible for assisting with all project activities, ensuring participants receive high-quality training in identification and survey techniques. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining health and safety standards both in the field and on base.

Effective communication within the team is essential, with regular participation in key meetings. This includes weekly discussions with the Dive Coordinator, boat captains, and boat marshals to address challenges and plan upcoming activities. Additionally, the role requires attending weekly Marine Team meetings to review schedules and identify any project concerns.

Supporting the daily operations of the team is a key responsibility, including assisting staff with day-to-day duties such as participant arrivals, departures, and weekend logistics.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supporting smaller groups of participants during project activities
• Dive Training – working with the Dive coordinator to train international volunteers and local community members in a variety of courses.
• Assisting with the logistics and upkeep required to run remote fieldwork
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety through ongoing proactive review of safety standards and training
• Assisting in the day-to-day management of a large group of international volunteers
• Assist with intakes and orientation.

About you

If you are ambitious, purpose-driven, and you have a great sense of humour,  we want to meet you. As an organisation, we know that welcoming a broad range of people with unique identities makes us powerful and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Professional skills and experience:

• Fluency in English

• PADI Divemaster qualification

• Dedication and proven experience managing safe diving standards

• Experience working with people from a range of backgrounds

• Professional Dive Master Insurance

Benefits

Here’s what our global team enjoys:

• Transparency – hear directly from the CEO consistently
• Leadership development
• In-house counselling support
• Growth opportunities across our 17 locations!

Package includes:

• Accommodation
• Food
• Visa costs (if applicable)
• Emergency medical and travel insurance

To apply:

Please send your CV along with a cover letter stating why you feel you would be best suited to this position at GVI.

Please note: We will do our utmost to respond to all applicants, however, given the large volume of applications we receive, this isn't always possible. If you do not hear back from us within three-four weeks, please take it that on this occasion your application was unsuccessful.

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