Dive Instructor Internship

What's Included in the Internship?

• ✅ IDC and all associated fees

• ✅ PADI EFR Instructor Course

• ✅ BONUS: Enriched Air (Nitrox) Instructor certification – just pay the PADI application fee

• ✅ Team teaching experience, assisting real courses and earning 25 student certifications

• ✅ Mentorship from our full-time staff, including experienced Course Directors and Instructors

• ✅ Hands-on dive shop experience – learn tank filling, gear management, bookings, and customer service

• ✅ Workshops on social media marketing, Fotaflo, and dive shop operations

• ✅ Career development support, including help writing your dive resume, interview coaching, and a letter of recommendation

• ✅ Use of tanks and weights during the entire internship

• ✅ Access to our global job placement service, connecting you to employment opportunities around the world

Program Duration

The internship runs for approximately 5 weeks, depending on course schedules and student volume. This time allows you to get your 25 certifications, gain hands-on experience, and become fully immersed in life as a dive professional.

Why Choose Abyss Scuba Diving?

At Abyss, you don’t just pass your Instructor Exam — you graduate ready to work. Our program is built around real-world experience, helping you transition confidently from student to professional.

• Proven Job Placement Success: Our graduates work all over the world — from Great Barrier Reef resorts and Pacific islands to cruise ships and international dive centers.

• Australia-Wide Demand: There is a current shortage of instructors in Australia, and our connections can get your career started right after graduation.

• Customisable Add-Ons: Extend your experience with optional extras like a Great Barrier Reef expedition, technical diving, or specialty instructor ratings.

Candidate Requirements

To join the internship, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be certified as a diver for at least 5 months

• Hold a current diving medical (within the last 12 months)

• Own a complete set of personal scuba diving equipment (except tanks and weights)

• Provide copies of all previous certifications

• Have all required books and materials as listed by our Course Directors

If you need gear, we offer complete professional equipment packages starting from $2,392 AUD.

Accommodation Options

Our dive centre is just 20 minutes from Sydney’s CBD. We can assist you in finding suitable accommodation, from budget backpackers to local Airbnb options. Let us know your preferences and we’ll help sort it out.

How to Apply

To secure your spot, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. This deposit gives you immediate access to your IDC eLearning and locks in your preferred internship start date.

Contact our Career Development Staff at internships@abyss.com.au to begin your journey.

Cancellation Policy

Internship deposits are non-refundable, covering the cost of your eLearning materials and securing your spot in the program. Once enrolled, your position is guaranteed, and no other candidates will be able to take your place.

If you're serious about becoming a PADI Dive Instructor and want to gain meaningful experience in a real dive operation, this internship is the ultimate starting point.

Let’s get you started — the ocean is calling.