Are you an Australian or New Zealand based deckhand interested in joining an expedition yacht with a Diving & Science Focus?
Position Snapshot
- Private & Scientific research focus
- Dive orientated expeditions & private use
- Start of July
Rotational Position , 3 months ON, 1 Month OFF + 4 weeks annual leave on top
A very high profile 60m Expedition superyacht is on the search for a Deckhand to join their unique program & team for some upcoming guest trips with occasional research
The vessel is used for a mixture of private owner trips and scientific research.
Past science trips include: deep trench dives in the Indian Ocean & Ocean bed discovery missions in PNG
The Deckhand must be competent on deck, can drive tenders, preferably have hands on experience with maintenance.
Previous Superyacht experience is NOT necessary but time in other ‘hands on’ expedition style programs will be looked on favorably.
Must be professional in approach and understand the hospitality side of working on high profile superyachts.
Lots of action in his role for the right candidate
Rough Itinerary
First half of July – standby on anchor in Darwin
Last half of July- Kimberley/Rowley Shoals usage
August – private usage around Exmouth gulf
Late Sept – Late October: Raja Ampat/Indo
Late October/early November: Indo
Then making way to NZ, January boss trip South Island Milford Sound
Then 3-4 month work period in Auckland
The Ideal Candidate
- Deckhand Experience yachts or commercial
- Tender Driving Experience
- Interested in Ocean Conservation
- Looking for off the beaten track exploration
- Master 5 / yachtmaster or PBL2 also ok
- Can work within an ISM framework
- Hands on, maintenance skills
- Work rights for Australia
- STCW / seafarer medical / valid passport
Salary: $80,000 AUD / Year (TRP)
- Classification: Deckhand / Bosun
- Location: Australia/NZ
- Type: Rotational
