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Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training

Chief Officer/1st Mate

Start date : 21st March 2026

7,500 USD($)

per month

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 25th Feb 2026

Job ID #3910197

Summary

50m Private Yacht looking for a temp Chief Officer to join the team to start 21st March for 7 weeks.


We are currently seeking a confident Chief Officer to join a fantastic private yacht with an exciting itinerary.

The vessel has great welcoming crew and offers a positive, supportive working environment on board. They are looking for a reliable office to slot in easily and run the deck / manage the bridge as well as support the Captain.

This period includes an owner’s trip to a standout cruising destination.

Ideally looking for someone with a diving qualification, advanced PADI Open Water or above would be advantageous.

The yacht will be in Australia so you we will be prioritising crew with an Australian/ New Zealand passport or that hold a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408). 


Job Title: Temporary Chief Officer

Contract: 7 weeks

Yacht: 50m Private M/Y

Starting Date: 21st March 

Cruising Itinerary: Australia

Required Certificates / Licenses / Visas:

  • OOW 3000 minimum, Chief Mate 3000 ideally
  • Right to work as yacht crew in Australia

Required Experience:

  • Solid bridge navigational watch experience
  • Competent managing the bridge and deck team

Salary: $7500 DOE

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination South Pacific Ocean

About Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training

Yacht Crew Recruitment &amp; TrainingnTilton HousenFirlenLewesnBN8 6LL [ view on map ]

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