Are you an experienced stewardess interested a 2-month seasonal contract around the Indonesian Islands?
Do you enjoy off the beaten track adventure?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 36m MY is on the search for a seasonal Sole Stewardess for a series of short guest trips around the Indonesian Islands.
The vessel is used privately only and there will be low guest numbers onboard.
There will be two main guest trips with decent breaks before and after , for downtime and snorkeling/ diving fun.
The stewardess will join in Australia a few days before departure to Indonesia.
No guests onboard for passages to / from Indonesia where the stewardess will have time to get her head across the interior and will also be responsible for crew meals.
Guest on trips there is a culinary trained yacht chef that joins who looks after crew/guests and whom the stewardess will work closely with to execute lunch/dinner service.
Prior superyacht experience is essential , must be professional in approach, fun loving attitude who enjoys a small yacht environment where all crew help to provide a 7 star experience for the owner.
Must have working rights in Australia, a valid passport (6 months) and STCW, ideally located in Australia/ NZ / Asia region for joining
Potential for a permanent position onboard by mutual agreement
Start: Early September
Finish: Mid November
Salary: Day rate- $400-$450 AUD/ Day as a general guide, discussed with captain
Are you a stewardess or deck/stew currently located in Australia or NZ?
Do you enjoy hosting & taking part in water activities?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 37m Private MY is on the lookout for a 2nd stewardess to join their professional team.
The 2nd stewardess will work under an experienced chief stew across service and housekeeping as well as having brief exposure to deck duties.
Joining in the Whitsundays the 2nd stewardess will need to hit the ground running with a series of private trips around the islands.
The vessel is used for private trips only however on occasion will hold larger corporate events and be used in a charter like fashion.
The stewardess will have the option to get involved with water / guest activities including Standup paddleboarding , snorkelling, hiking and fishing
The vessel is typically based in Sydney with winters away in either the Whitsundays or the Fijian Islands.
The 2nd stewardess has the option of living onboard or ashore.
This yacht has the complete package , of an excellent crew dynamic, Sydney lifestyle with a winter adventure and amazing owners
The Ideal Candidate
Start: 27th August
Salary: Discussed with captain, DOE, around $65k-$70k AUD as a general guide
Are you a deckhand or deck/stew interested in being based in Sydney year-round?
Do you have tender driving experience and hands on maintenance skills?
Position Snapshot
A well run 34m private MY is on the search for a lead deckhand to join their team.
The yacht is used for private trips only , usually for small guests numbers, mostly odd weekend trips.
The vessel operates a 12m chase tender that the deckhand will be responsible for driving.
The deckhand must have good small vessel handling skills and be across deck maintenance products and vessel upkeep.
The vessel can accommodate male or female deckhand candidates and would also be open to an experienced deck/stew looking for more time on deck
Ability to undergo daywork as a trial before committing to fulltime / permanent.
Will also consider a fulltime seasonal contract , starting now and going through until March 2025 (if the deckhand is looking to head to Europe)
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Flexible, When found
Salary: $70,000-$80,000 AUD / Year (as Guide) DOE
Are you an Australia or New Zealand officer interested in joining an expedition yacht with a unique focus?
Are you looking for sea miles in rugged locations?
Position Snapshot
A very high profile 190’ Expedition superyacht is on the search for a 2nd officer to join their unique program & team
The vessel is used for a mixture of private owner trips and scientific research.
Past science trips have included: deep trench dives in the Indian Ocean & Ocean bed discovery missions in PNG
As there is a dive focus on the yacht the 2nd officer will have the option of being a part of the Dive Program (not essential).
The 2nd Officer must be competent on the bridge and leading a large deck team, must still be very hands on with maintenance and leading the team on deck.
Previous Superyacht experience is necessary but time in other ‘hands on’ expedition style programs will be looked on favourably
Lots of action in his role for the right candidate and not your usual push the chamois yacht, launching tenders and craft in high seas and travelling to off the beaten track locations
Program will include: Perth , Exmouth, Montebello, Rowley Shores, Kimberley, PNG, Indo , Komodo, Raja Ampat , Beyond?
The Ideal Candidate
Salary: Excellent Package, Paid in AUD + Super (through the Australian taxation system)
Leave: 3:1 + additional 4 weeks annual leave + flights
Start: Ideally by the 20th August or before, but flexible for the right candidate
This is an exciting opportunity to join a standout crew and owner for not your usual superyacht program
Are you a culinary trained chef interested in cruising Australia, NZ and the remote Kimberley?
Are you interested in working within a highly professional (and fun) crew?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 32m private expedition yacht is on the search for sole chef to join their adventurous program.
The yacht is run with a fulltime crew of 5/6 and the chef will cater for both guests and crew.
The yacht has a terrific reputation , with both personable / friendly / accommodating owners and fun / adventurous / professional crew dynamic.
The owner fly’s in/out on various locations with good down time in-between for R & R and re-provisioning
Vessel movement plans over the next 12 months-
Joining in FNQ, with some local trips around the reef, Carins, East Coast, Whitsundays, then coming down East Coast for summer to Melbourne (possibly Tasmania) onto New Zealand for tail end of summer and then will travel to the remote Kimberely for 2025
The Chef
“Male or female. Good chef experience is a must! happy team player, fresh Healthy food, fit fun candidate preferred, owner loves his seafood, one of his sons is Allergic to Sesame products as well as most nuts so they must be happy and able to run a galley without those ingredients while he is onboard.”
Must be well organised, can provision accurately for longer trips, must be able to maintain clean workstation and organised stores. Generally diverse culinary range , will have good influence over menu selection suiting owners tastes
The Particulars
Full time position (12 months)
110-130k pa + super DOE/Negotiable
4 weeks paid holiday.
1 set of return flights home
start date : 1- 2 weeks
The chef must have working rights for Australia / NZ
Are you an experienced sailing 1st Mate looking for a new world cruising program?
Position Snapshot
A little about the itinerary:
The boat is currently in a mini refit in Australia and should depart direction Asia in September.
The Yacht will make her way up the East coast of Australia, then onto Darwin, and across to Bali, with some cruising in the region in Indonesia, and ending up in Singapore.
From there it is likely the vessel may be shipped to Europe
The owners are American, very nice, but like to be quite involved.
The captain is looking for someone with big boat sailing experience. And a real sailor. They should have at least two or three seasons under their belt. And a solid sailing background. The boat is going to do some miles over the next year, so someone unattached would be better, however open to a possible couple’s position with a chef.
The 1st Mate should be able to assist with the final preparations in the yard before relaunch
They should have all the usual tickets, yacht master (Preferably Ocean) STCW, ENG1, GMDSS a big plus.
standard SEA contract under UK flag, which amounts to just over 40 days of paid leave, flights. There is a bonus scheme and the owners are lovely and often treat the crew to various ‘experiences’ along the way.
The Ideal candidate should have a strong sail background, time on larger sail yachts with good attitude and can get along well with the crew
Start: Mid/ Late July in Australia
Salary: From $6000 US / Month , 40 days leave, SEA contract
Are you a Y3 engineer or above available for a relief contract?
Position Snapshot
The relief chief engineer will join the vessel to relieve the permanent chief engineer who is going on annual leave.
Handover will be given.
The Chief Engineer will join in Australia with crossing over to Fiji where they will be based for around 5-6 weeks.
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Y3 and will be located within the Australia / NZ region.
Fun and professional crew, the vessel has been well maintained mechanically and the chief will continue on with preventative maintenance schedule and general engine room duties on delivery and in dock.
Start: 26th August
Finish: 15th October
Salary: 9000-9500€ / month DOE
Are you a deckhand looking for some serious seatime?
Are you interested in joining an expedition vessel cruising Oz/NZ and the remote Kimberely?
Position Snapshot
A 32m expedition vessel is on the search for a deck/mate for their travelling program
The yacht is run with a fulltime crew of 5/6 and the deck/mate will work within a highly professional superyacht style team , with plenty of opportunity to learn under an experienced/ approachable captain.
The owner loves his fishing / diving and therefore it would be beneficial (not essential) if the deck/mate was comfortable fishing, taking care of gear, setting up rigs , driving the day fishing / diving support tender, or perhaps accompanying the owner on spearing trips (if a spearo)
The fishing is secondary to having good seamanship skills , the right personality and a professional / hardworking approach.
The yacht has a terrific reputation, with both personable / friendly / accommodating owners and fun / adventurous / professional crew dynamic.
The owner fly’s in/out on various locations with good down time in-between trips.
The deck/mate should have competent tender driving skills, comfortable on bridge lookout and keen to gain some serious sea miles over the next 12 months.
Vessel movement plans over the next 12 months-
Winter: Cairns – Whitsundays – Gold Coast
Summer: Melbourne, Tazzy, New Zealand
Autumn: Top end (Darwin) and the remote Kimberley
The ideal candidate will have either a few seasons superyacht experience or come from a good commercial / tourism boat background, preferably with tickets
Salary is DOE and paid in $AUD
Are you a chef interested in a 3–4-month contract?
Do you have an easy going / upbeat nature?
Position Snapshot
A professional 37m private SY is on the search for a seasonal chef to join their team.
The Yacht is scheduled to depart the dock at the beginning of August, make her way up the East coast of Australia, then onto Darwin, and across to Bali, with some cruising in the region in Indonesia, and ending up in Singapore
The owners are American, very nice, and like to be involved in the sailing / schedule
The chef should be easy-going in nature, friendly active crew member and thoroughly enjoys adventure.
Diverse culinary repertoire and can largely cook their strengths, cooking for both crew & guests
Open to chefs worldwide / all nationalities but chefs in the Southern Hemisphere highly considered.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Late July
Finish: October/November (pending date reaching Singapore)
Salary: From > $5000 US / Month DOE (can go up on experience)
