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MYS Superyacht Crew

Chief Engineer in Australia

Land Based

Start date : 1st December 2025

TBC AUD($)

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 22nd Oct 2025

Job ID #2993125

Summary


Chief Engineer- 55m Private MY – Sydney Based (year-round)

Are you a chief engineer interested in a fully land based life in Sydney?

Position Snapshot

·        5 day working week, 2 days off

·        Live onboard or ashore

·        $170,000 AUD + Super + Company Car

An exciting opportunity has become available for a chief engineer looking for that elusive shore-based life, in a 5 day working week with very few overnight trips (home each night)

Outgoing chief engineer of many years will give a thorough handover and there is an excellent 2nd engineer in place for support

Position Particulars

Full Time position.

50m+ Private Motor Yacht – no charters.

Based in Sydney.

5 day working week, 2 days off. Working the weekends and public holidays generally worked (days given in lieu).

4 weeks annual leave.

Live onboard or Ashore.

Overnight watchkeeper (1 watch every 10 days).

Working rights for Australia – No visa holders as renewing visa’s is becoming difficult.

Applicants in Australia.

STCW 95, Medical Certificate, relevant previous experience and certification.

Engineering team of 2.

All the other usual yachting terms and conditions.

$170,000 plus super.

Company car provided for personal use.


Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate

Location

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  • Homeport Sydney, Australia
  • Destination Sydney, Australia
  • Current Location sydney, Australia

About MYS Superyacht Crew

2 maritime court Rozelle, Sydney Superyacht Marina, Sydney Australia [ view on map ]

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