News — Lord Howe Island

Pro Dive on Lord Howe Island has maintained its reputation as one of Australia’s premier diving operators since its inception in 1978. Diving is one of the best ways to explore our beautiful island. Come and see for yourself!

No matter what skill level or how much experience you have when it comes to diving, Pro Dive has a class for you. Beyond the introductory course, Pro Dive also offers certifications, open water courses, eLearning, a scuba review course, and an underwater photography workshop for those who wish to explore more.

Are you ready to dip your toes into diving, or jump in all the way? Either way, Pro Dive Lord Howe Island offers the perfect class set in a gorgeous location to make the most of it.

We were recently asked to contribute our favourite diving location for an article by Bupa Travel Insurance. Arguably the most sought after location to dive around Lord Howe Island is Balls Pyramid. This monolith is the world’s tallest sea stack and soars out of the South Pacific Ocean half a kilometre straight into the air. The diving around the Pyramid is as spectacular as the scene above the water with huge schools of Yellow Tail Kingfish and Amberjack, massive Marbled Rays, forests of Black Coral Trees and it is the only known place in the world where one can see the elusive Ballina Angelfish on recreational scuba.

Read the full article for more inspiration on diving in Australia, ‘Scuba Diving Adventures Around Australia​’. 

Job Title: PADI Divemaster Intern

• Full Time Exchange Programme (See inclusions)
• 40 hours per week for approximately 18 weeks: 15SEP16 – 31JAN17 or 01FEB17 – 15JUN17
• Remote location

We are looking for a PADI Divemaster Intern for our small business on World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Applicants should be passionate about SCUBA diving and the environment, physically fit and have a friendly disposition. Applicants should also be prepared for living on a remote island.

The intern will report to Aaron and Lisa Ralph, business owners as well as their OWSI mentor. Please refer to the Job Description for a list of responsibilities, skills and experience required (to be emailed on request).

Although this is an unpaid position, please see a list of inclusions:

• Return flights from SYD/BNE to LDH
• Transfers to and from LDH Airport
• Accommodation on Lord Howe Island (excluding telephone / internet)
• Dive packs for PADI courses 
• All boat and shore dives
• Use of SCUBA equipment
• Pro Dive Lord Howe Island uniform
• Training, guidance and support

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to lisa@prodivelordhoweisland.com.au 

Applications close on 30^th June 2016.

Job Title: PADI OWSI

• Full Time Exchange Programme (See inclusions)
• 40 hours per week for approximately 18 weeks: 15SEP16 – 31JAN17 or 01FEB17 – 15JUN17
• Remote location

We are looking for a PADI OWSI for our small business on World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Applicants should be passionate about SCUBA diving and the environment, physically fit and have a friendly disposition. Applicants should also be prepared for living on a remote island.

The PADI OWSI will report to Aaron and Lisa Ralph, business owners. Please refer to the Job Description for a list of responsibilities, skills and experience required (to be emailed on request).

Although this is an unpaid position, please see a list of inclusions:

• Return flights from SYD/BNE to LDH
• Transfers to and from LDH Airport
• Accommodation on Lord Howe Island (excluding telephone / internet)
• All boat and shore dives
• Use of SCUBA equipment
• Pro Dive Lord Howe Island uniform
• Training, guidance and support

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to lisa@prodivelordhoweisland.com.au

Applications close on 30^th June 2016.

Spaces are filling quickly to be part of dive week being hosted by Pinetrees Lodge and Pro Dive Lord Howe Island. Your dive week will include:

• 10 dives, 1 sunrise dive and 1 night dive (first time this package has been offered!) Dive gear and guide included
• Glorious food prepared by Pinetrees Lodge so you can relax after diving. Food includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and 4-5 course dinners
• 6 nights accommodation (Pay 6, stay for 7 if you book before 31st May 2016)
• Airport transfers
• Full use of lodge facilities

For more information, visit http://www.pinetrees.com.au/rates-packages/dive-weeks?prev1=/rates-and-packages 

We're teaming up with Pinetrees Lodge and offering an all inclusive dive holiday package! Dates are December 2016 and January 2017. Please check out this link for further information - http://www.pinetrees.com.au/rates-packages/dive-weeks?prev1=/rates-and-packages