UPDATE
**** Position temporarily on hold but taking expressions of interest****
Are you an experience stewardess or property manager to looking for that rare QLD based management position?
Are you seeking a senior role with terrific opportunities for career progression?
Position Snapshot
The Company
Responsible for the management and administration of the personal assets of a dynamic, inspired and thoughtful Brisbane-based family. These assets cover significant financial investments and a vast portfolio of real property – all of which are aligned with the long-term strategy of the family – helping to drive a constructive and sustainable impact across the environment, economy and / or society.
The Role
You will be reporting directly to the Principals of the family and responsible for the management of a portfolio of seven property assets that cover suburban residential Brisbane, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and coastal Noosa. Management of the properties will require liasing with staff members, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure each property is impeccably presented and available as required – either for paid guests or for the family’s use.
You will be responsible for recruiting and managing the team, which will likely include cleaners and gardeners, all of whom will be working across the properties on a full-time basis.
Working to a budget, you will need to implement scheduling of staff to ensure the properties are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and presentation, whilst the 3.5ha extensive gardens of the 25ha hinterland properties are impeccably kept.
You will be travelling between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast regularly to ensure the team is on track and delivering to the outcomes required.
About You
You will require exceptional management and interpersonal skills, ensuring you communicate with the utmost respect to anyone you are engaging with, as this not only reflects on you, but also the family.
You constantly strive to excel in what you do and exceed expectations, taking initiative and being proactive where you see an opportunity to do so.
You are also prepared to get stuck in and be hands-on when required.
You have seen how great hospitality teams are structured and perform and can provide direction and management to ensure excellence is reached in a sustainable and repeatable manner.
You are level-headed and can absorb changing schedules and plans, ensuring the end result of great hospitality is achieved no matter how many times things may have changed to get there.
You are a self-starter, thriving in an autonomous environment amongst a small team. Having been given strategic direction and clear KPIs, you can run with your day-to-day work without needing close management or input, yet you welcome the opportunity to receive feedback when available.
Having a familiarity with technology, you can maintain documentation and recordkeeping in a digital environment and keep the utmost discretion and privacy in everything you do.
Your Background and Qualities
This is a live ashore position and the ideal candidate will be based in the Brisbane to Sunshine Coast region, can work remotely, travelling between properties as required. Higher percentage of onsite located in Brisbane / Hinterland region
A car is provided or open to travel cost reimbursements
Open to candidates looking to relocate but candidates already established in the region will be highly considered
Start: Flexible (when found)
Salary: Excellent salary, inline with Mid- to High level candidates with experience. (discussed on application)
Are you a stewardess who enjoys front of house/service?
Are you looking for a land-based lifestyle?
Position Snapshot
Sydney based (9 -10 months), winters in Whitsundays or Pacific Islands
Big budget / Excellent Salaries
MYS Superyacht Crew are on the search for a stewardess for a high calibre 45m private MY and its crew of 10.
The yacht operates with a full-time interior of 3 + casuals for larger events, with duties shared across both service and housekeeping.
There is a fun and professional crew dynamic on-board this yacht and the successful candidate must be active, energetic and serious about developing their service skills in the interior
Someone who enjoys a good team environment is paramount & possessing an excellent fun attitude!
The yacht is open to expressions of interest from the enthusiastic mid-level stewardess to the experienced 2nd / chief who has come off larger yachts overseas, looking for more land base living
Salary will be matched accordingly to the candidate’s level of experience.
Being based in Sydney for most of the year , the vessel offers a terrific work life balance, operating at core 5 day working weeks and causals to cover busy periods in Summer.
Itinerary
Based in the heart of the city, the program will involve both short and extended trips around the Sydney Harbour and Pittwater regions. The yacht will occasionally travel further afield 1-2 times per year with the possibility of Whitsundays, Fiji/Tahiti or Pacific region.
Candidates should be ok with doing roughly 2-3 months away each year
The yacht will also consider applicants worldwide who are interested in relocating to Sydney
The Successful Candidate
stewardess experience on yachts, between 1-3 years + (open to all levels)
High standard of service and attention to detail
Impeccable self-presentation
STCW 95 and seafarer medical
Excellent Longevity with proven track record in previous roles.
Great communication skills, able to take direction & work within a small team.
Full work rights for Australia or New Zealand, own accommodation in Sydney
Salary: Excellent & Above industry standard, negotiable on experience and paid in Australian dollars + Superannuation (discussed on application)
Start Date: When Found
Join Location: Sydney
Conditions: Live ashore in Sydney, live onboard only when cruising
Are you a deckhand currently in Australia / New Zealand?
Do you have skills in Fishing or Diving?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 40m Private MY is currently on the search for an enthusiastic and dedicated deckhand to join their team.
The vessel operates along the West Coast of Australia for private trips, that often include a diving and fishing focus.
The Yacht operates a very professional team and the position would suit a deckhand who is serious about progressing both skills and tickets.
The position is live onboard, with preference to candidates that could join from Australia / NZ region.
Preferably male candidates, due to cabins.
Itinerary will range from Perth to the Kimberley and in-between on the West Coast
The Ideal Candidate
Start: ASAP
Salary: $83,500 (including Super)
Are you an experienced superyacht chief stewardess interested in an amazing lifestyle opportunity with a Gold Coast home base?
Are you interested in being paid in $USD while working within Australia?
Position Snapshot
A high profile Private MY that maintains a permanent base on the Gold Coast is on the search for an experienced chief stewardess to join their fun and professional team.
The vessel is likely to embark on short trips in 2026, with possibilities for Whitsundays, Fiji or NZ but will always return to the Gold Coast as home port or between trips.
Most of the year the vessel will reside on the Gold Coast
The Chief Stew works closely with the head chef and owners PA’s to help deliver a memorable experience for the owner and occasional guests (low guest numbers)
The chief stewardess will largely have autonomy in the role to own their own department.
Relaxed crew environment onboard but with a high standard of professionalism with an owner who also enjoys being social with the crew on occasion.
The vessel is open to flying the right candidate abroad and may consider a long-term sponsorship option for foreign candidates
The Ideal Candidate
Cabins: Shared with 2nd stew
Leave: Industry standard + accrued time off (non rotational)
Start: 1st Feb
Salary: USD $5,500–$7,000/month (DOE) + leave + return flights
Location: Gold Coast
Are you a head chef with a humble, no ego personality?
Do you have time on charter yachts creating diverse menus?
Position Snapshot
A highly professional 65m Charter / Private MY is on the search for a rotational head chef to join their program in the Caribbean
The Chef should have a diverse culinary repertoire that includes a mixture of Mediterranean and South East Asian cuisines
The vessel is currently chartering in the Caribbean and may cross to Europe for the 2026 season
Above all, the chef must be a humble personality, no big ego’s , non-competitive nature with rotating chef, no nonsense or high maintenance, thoroughly enjoys what they do and working with excellent, like-minded people.
Charter experience would be favourable but not essential, right personality, great food and great with people is the key to this program.
All nationalities considered
The Ideal Candidate
Start: from 20th January
Salary: 8000€ / month DOE (Guide only) + Tips
Rotation: 2:2 month
*Live in Position* + International Travel
Location: Gold Coast based with national/international travel.
Terms: Full time permanent
Start: ASAP
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 AUD dependent on experience
We are seeking a skilled and organised individual to join our team as a nurse/personal assistant/light housekeeping. You will be responsible for providing a wide range of support to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. You will be working alongside the current Personal Assistant/Registered Nurse to provide care and support for an elderly gentleman. Based mainly in the Gold Coast however travel is a large part of this role. The itinerary for this year so far is New Zealand at the end of January further travel TOC.
Position will also be based between superyacht & residence
Job description
Nursing tasks include:
Housekeeping/stewardess tasks include:
Personal assistant tasks include:
Benefits of position:
Requirements:
Are you a sole engineer interested in travelling the Indo/Pacific?
Do you have an interest in either surfing, diving, fishing or kiting?
Position Snapshot
A private 35m expedition vessel MY is in need of an engineer for commencement in Feb/March 2026
The position is full-time, without a rotation , however addition down time allocated between owner trips.
The crew are energetic and adventurous who have an interest in surfing, diving, fishing or kiting in the various locations they visit.
The position would suit an experienced AEC engineer who genuinely loves adventure and being active on the water.
The captain is also an experienced engineer and would offer a lot of support to this role.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Feb-March 2026
Salary: $8000 US / month DOE
Are you a Bosun looking for career progression in Australia?
Are you wishing to build on both your MCA & AMSA tickets?
Position Snapshot
A unique opportunity has become available for an experienced Bosun to go semi shore based in Sydney with one of Australia’s premier families.
The Bosun will run a small deck team and will occasionally step up to relieve as first officer.
The vessel operates a large chase tender and the bosun should have excellent vessel handling skills.
The yacht has a training program in place and will offer (over time with commitment)
The Bosun should be extremely professional and have time in similar professional programs overseas or within Australia.
As the vessel is based in Sydney the crew are required to live ashore when not cruising with guests.
The position could suit a returning Bosun from overseas looking to establish themselves ashore in Sydney
** Vessel will consider the right candidate worldwide**
The Ideal Bosun
Start: ASAP or January -February 2026
Salary: Excellent 6 figure (AUD) + benefits (guide on application)
Are you a female deckhand looking to work with a very professional program?
Are you based in Sydney or looking to relocate?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 26m private MY is on the search for a female Deck/Mate to join their program in the new year.
The vessel is based in Sydney and runs with 3 X fulltime crew, generally operating with very low guests’ number (2)
Very experienced captain to work under and be mentored by.
The vessel adopts a small yacht work environment where everyone pitches in across departments to ensure guest stays are amazing !
The Deck/Mate will assist the chief stew with occasional interior function when not busy on deck
Ideally the female deckhand will have time in Europe and will bring a very high standard of professionalism, keen to progress both tickets and skills
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Mid-January-Mid February
Salary: $70,000-$80,000 AUD + Super (as a guide)
Type: Fulltime
Requirements: Live ashore when in Sydney
** call out for a captain based in Perth**
Are you a Perth-based captain available for some freelance over summer or a permanent full-time contract?
Snapshot
Ticket Requirement: Master 5 or Master 200gt (or greater)
Salary: Great Day / Hourly Rates (above industry standard $+++)
Start: ASAP
Please get in touch for further information on the vessel’s program
