Are you a 1st Officer looking for a terrific lifestyle position in Sydney?
Are you interested in being mentored with drive time, taking on some relief captain duties?
Position Snapshot
- Start: Mid-January
- Sydney (base) Live onboard or ashore
- Flexible on Ticket (MCA or AMSA)
- $110,000-$160,000 AUD + Super (Pending Ticket/Experience)
A high-profile Australian family is on the search for an experienced 1st Officer to join their ‘soon to arrive’ 50m Private MY that will be basing out of Sydney, Australia.
The yacht will be based in Sydney between 10-11 months / year with an occasional trip out to the South Pacific Islands (likely New Caledonia) or the Whitsundays over the winter period.
The seasoned superyacht owners is seeking experienced , responsible superyacht crew who have a high standard of professionalism and are serious about progressing their career.
The captain is hoping for an experienced 1st officer who will be completely across all aspects of the yachts operation at all times, who can be trained / mentored in vessel handling and assume some relief captain duties in his absence
The yacht will be used for private use only and will remain foreign flagged and is flexible on ticket
Ideally the Chief Officer will hold a master 4 or OOW/Chief Mate but may consider Master 5 / Master 200gt if very good experience.
The yacht is open to candidates worldwide and has the ability to sponsor if foreign, however candidates with work rights in Australia / NZ would be highly considered
The vessel can accommodate crew who wish to live onboard or ashore , and must contribute to the weekly watch roster onboard
The Ideal Candidate
- 1st Officer time on vessels >40m
- Some drive time advantageous
- Master 4 or OOW or Chief Mate (flexible)
- High level of professionalism
- Previous superyacht experience (essential)
- Longevity in previous positions
- High attention to detail
- Can effectively run the deck crew (Deckhand & Bosun)
- Keen to progress drive time
- STCW
Start: Mid-January 2024
Salary: $110,000-$160,000 AUD + Super (Pending Ticket/Experience), standard Australian leave entitlements
- Classification: Mate/Officer
- Location: Australia/NZ
- Type: Full-Time
