Chief Engineer in Australia

Summary

Temp Chief Engineer aboard 50 m+ Private M/Y 

Start Date: Early December until Jan 3^rd 2026

Itinerary: Gold Coast to Sydney and then Whitsundays

Package: Competitive Salary paid in AUD at a daily rate, inclusive of leave

** Only Australian or New Zealander citizens or those with the working rights for Australia need apply**

Experience/Skills required:

·      Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chief on a similar sized yacht

·      Excellent trouble shooting and fault-finding skills essential

·      Experience with Caterpillar Engines would be advantageous

·      Must be a hands on and proactive engineer who is knowledgeable in all engineering and maintenance duties aboard

·      Possess the ability to delegate to a 2^nd Engineer with a diplomatic and motivational approach

·      Professional appearance

Qualifications required:

·      STCW Y2 III/2 CoC

·      STCW (fully updated) with PDSD

·      Seafarer’s Medical Certificate (with min 6 months’ validity)

** Please read the full job description carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying. A Crew Consultant will be in touch via email/phone should you meet the client’s requirements. **

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)

• RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)