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Lead Deckhand in Australia

Start date : 14th October 2025

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 13

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 12th Sep 2025

Job ID #2950521

Summary

Lead Deckhand required for very busy commercial motor yacht, she is a foreign flagged vessel operating full ISM, ISPS and MLC compliancy. You will be 1 of 13 crew and making up a deck team of 5 onboard.

Minimum qualifications include entry level STCW, PDSD and Medical certification in addition to a YM or equivalent rating.

The candidate needs to be an experienced Deckhand or Bosun who can guide and supervise junior deckhands, in all aspects from deck operations including maintenance and up keep, mooring, tender ops, navigation and safety procedures. The successful candidate in return is offered an attractive salary with a time for time rotation. Candidates based out of Australia, New Zealand and Pacific will be prioritized due to vessel cruising Itinerary.

The yacht spends 6-8 months cruising the east coast of Australia including maintenance periods and 3-4 months in the pacific annually. The yacht and this position is for hands on, hard working crew only.


Thank you




Languages

English / Fluent

English / Advanced

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Coastal Skipper
  • RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper
  • MCA Yacht Rating Certificate
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

Location

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  • Homeport Sydney , Australia
  • Destination South Pacific Ocean
  • Current Location Australia