Are you a Sydney based yacht captain looking for a ‘new build’ program?
Position Snapshot
- Sydney based.
- Long term Berth – Spit, Mosman
- Start: Mid-June (with flexibility)
A brand new 76’ MY will arrive into Sydney Mid-June and the captain will assist with handover & stocking of the vessel.
The vessel has a long-term berth at the Spit, Mosman and the incoming captain should have good knowledge of Sydney Harbour & Pittwater cruising grounds.
The vessel will be used largely for day trips with a few staggered extended weekend trips throughout the summer / high season.
Low guest numbers 2-6 guests
The owner may consider taking the vessel to the Whitsundays over winter 2024 (*TBC)
2025 the owner is open to possibly shipping the vessel to the Caribbean for a 3-month season only before bringing the vessel back to Sydney for 2026 (Caribbean season is optional for Sydney captain & Sydney captain will retain employment)
The yacht captain will be expected to work 42.5 hours / week , anything above Lieu will be given in addition to further leave for any nights spent overnight onboard
The owner is open to a step-up captain looking for their first drive to someone with time already running vessels of similar size
The captain will be the sole fulltime crew member, but an additional stew/deck will be taken on seasonally if the vessel is away for extended periods or for any guest numbers > 2
Captain will have their own double cabin, stew/deck will be given a guest cabin
The owner usually takes care of themselves once onboard and brings external catering
The Ideal Candidate
- Sydney based.
- Master 5 or similar
- Experience on superyachts overseas or locally
- Good vessel handling skills
- Is an effective manager
- Good with paperwork
- Personable, approachable, professional
- Looking to offer a firm commitment.
- Happy to undertake some non-yacht responsibilities if vessel is quiet in low season
- Work rights for Australia
Salary package
XXX per annum + superannuation (based on Captains experience level)
$15k pa car expense (to also cover fuel expenses) allowance
Laptop & phone supplied.
Long distance travelling costs to be paid by owner (ie use company supplied credit card)
Start: Mid/Late June (flexible) . Owner takes official ownership in August 2023
- Classification: Captain
- Location: Australia/NZ
- Type: Full-Time
