University Diving Officer

As University Dive Officer, you will provide specialist leadership and advice to foster culture of excellence in diving and vessel operations, ensuring risks are effectively managed and activities are conducted safely and efficiently. Working within the Safety and Wellbeing team, you will play a key role in embedding a contemporary approach to strengthening safety systems and supporting continuous improvement across the University's diving operations. 

Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships and genuinely engage with stakeholders across the dive community. Working closely with the Dive Safety Committee, Dive Officers, Dive Coordinators and People Leaders, you'll listen, consult and partner with others to develop safe, practical, and effective systems of work. 

While recognised as a subject matter expert, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and encourages individuals to bring their expertise, ideas and authentic selves to work. 

Regular field-based engagement is a key aspect of the role, providing opportunities to observe operations firsthand, understand work as it is performed and ensure safety processes and procedures are grounded in operational reality. Through this approach, you'll help foster a safe, connected and high-performing culture. 

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise, perspective and passion for safety to a role that values collaboration, inclusion and making a positive difference across the Universities diving community. 

• Extensive professional safety and wellbeing experience in a large and/or complex organisation, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.  

• Success in building interpersonal relationships and influencing stakeholders to invoke changed behaviours to safety and improve culture.  

• Experience developing and delivering well-articulated and visual resources (procedures, guidelines, training packages) for delivery to staff.   

Qualifications and knowledge as required within AS/NZS 2299.2 Occupational diving operations Part 2: Scientific diving for the role of Dive Officer: 

• Certification to AS 2815.6 Restricted Scuba Diver or approved equivalent. 

• Drivers licence- car 

• Desirable: 

• Certification to AS 2815.1 Occupational Scuba Diver or approved equivalent. 

• Certification to AS 2815.2 Restricted Occupational Surface Supplied or approved equivalent. 

• Coxswain certificate or vessel operational knowledge 

As we look toward 2050, we remain committed to fostering excellence, collaboration, and transformative education, preparing graduates to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. While remaining true to our Tasmanian roots, this career defining role will see you significantly contribute to our dedication to making a difference for Tasmania and to the world. In return for your experience, you’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including: 

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers 

• 17% Superannuation contribution 

• Health and fitness membership options 

• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts 

• Health Insurance and Banking 

At the University of Tasmania, we have mission to make a difference for Tasmania, and from Tasmania. With our unique location and complex history, we have both an obligation and opportunity to make a global contribution. People are at the heart of that contribution. We focus on building a workplace culture where we come together in a way that empowers us all to connect, belong and grow. The University is one of the largest employers in our State, with campuses in three distinct regions: Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. We also have a specialised health campus in Sydney. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary. 

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,383 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation. 

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Your application must include: 

• Please provide your up-to-date resume 

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your suitability and motivation for the role 

For further information about this position, please contact TalentTeam@utas.edu.au 

 Position Description - University Dive Officer - June 2026.pdf

Applications for this role close on Sunday 19th of July 2026 at 11.55pm AEST. 

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing the 27th of July 2026.  

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.