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Yachtsmen International

Captain in Australia

Start date : 14th January 2026

TBC AUD($)

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 19th Dec 2025

Job ID #3813067

Summary

A private 55m yacht with a home base in Australia is looking for a highly experienced and professional captain to run their program.

MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: 

  • Previous experience on board similar sized vessels with proven references.
  • Discrete with excellent people management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • STCW
  • AMSA Medical or ENG 1
  • Master 3000

ITINERARY: 

A home base in QLD Australia, with trips up and down the coast.

Potential for trips to New Zealand and South Pacific.

START DATE: January 14th, 2026.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time.

SALARY: Great AUD salary package on offer.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Ideally located in Australia and New Zealand with full working rights.

Visa support will be considered for the perfect candidate, willing to make a long-term commitment.

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <3000gt / Class 4

Location

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  • Homeport Australia
  • Destination Australia
  • Current Location Australia

About Yachtsmen International

Build A, 1B One Boatworks Drive, Coomera QLD 4209 [ view on map ]

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