Summary
Deckhand 45m Private Motor Yacht- Sydney (base), Whitsundays, Pacific
Are you a well-presented deckhand looking to advance your career in Australia?
Are you interested in building your tender driving experience and able to take direction?
A high profile 45m private superyacht is on the search for a deckhand to join their team of 10
The yacht operates a diverse program spending time in summer in both Sydney and Pittwater. Over Winter the yacht will venture further afield travelling to the Great Barrier reef or onto the islands around the Pacific (Fiji or Tahiti)
There is an extremely high standard aboard this yacht and the deckhand must be clean cut and presentable at all times.
There is an excellent crew dynamic on board and candidates that can contribute to a happy, positive and professional work environment will be highly regarded.
While the position will involve the usual deckhand duties, the deckhand will also be mentored and trained in more senior responsibilities including bridge watches, anchoring, navigation, seamanship, crane operations, drills and big boat handling.
This is a terrific opportunity to advance your career and training, gaining experience that will catapult you into a senior deck or bosun position
The successful candidate
• power boat level 2 / Coxswain or higher
• STCW 95, ENG 1, or AMSA Medical
• Some tender driving experience and wanting to improve. Experience driving jet boats and jet skis (highly desirable)
• Positive attitude and keen to listen and learn
• Some bridge watch experience
• Experience with docking and lines
• A genuine love for Water sports, fishing and the ocean. Dive qualifications will be a bonus.
• High level of presentation
• Full work rights for Australia
• Longevity in previous positions
• The ability to live ashore in Sydney
Itinerary: Sydney, Pittwater and East Coast or Pacific Cruising (in winter periods)
Salary: Above Australian industry standard and negotiable to secure the right candidate
Start: flexible, immediate for the right candidate
Conditions– Live ashore role (when not cruising)
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your deck career while also maintaining a shore-based existence.
candidates located close to Sydney for interviews will be highly regarded.
