Are you a lead deckhand ready to step into a management role?
Are you able to lead a team of 3 deckhands across both maintenance and deck operations?
Position Snapshot
The yacht is used for strictly private use and will mostly be utilized within the Sydney Harbour region, although trips further afield are not completely off the table
The position would suit a lead deckhand with a few years experience looking to step into a senior role, working on further tickets , on the path to an officer on a larger yacht
The working week is typically 5 days / week with 2 days off
Good long-standing crew in place and the Bosun will be given a thorough handover
The Bosun will work under the guidance of a very experienced 1st Officer who has been with the vessel for several years + 2 X rotational Captains
The vessel operates a chase tender and the Bosun must have solid driving skills
The vessel rarely stays at anchor and trips are often short day excursions or in dock functions
Unbelievably down to earth owners who are an absolute pleasure to work for
Crew can live on or off the yacht and will consider candidates in all locations permitting they have the necessary work rights for Australia
Working days are usually 8am-3:30pm when in dock
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Flexible, when found
Salary: Depending on Experience (paid in AUD)
Are you a Chief Stewardess looking for a terrific lifestyle position in Australia?
Do you have a high level of professionalism and looking for a start in the New Year?
Position Snapshot
Start: Mid-January
Sydney (base) Live onboard or ashore
$110,000-$135,000 AUD + Super (Pending Experience)
Open to Sponsorship (foreign crew welcome)
A high-profile Australian family is on the search for an experienced Stewardess to join their ‘soon to arrive’ 50m Private MY that will be basing out of Sydney, Australia. (live Onboard or Ashore)
The yacht will be based in Sydney for most of the year with an occasional trip out to the South Pacific Islands (likely New Caledonia or Fiji) 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 position offers work life balance of time ashore vs time away, mostly shore based.
The yacht will be used for private use only and will remain foreign flagged
The Chief Stewardess will run an interior team of 2 – 3 pending guest activity
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
Senior Stewardess experience on Superyachts
High level of professionalism
Exceptional service skills
Longevity in previous positions
High attention to detail
Very organised
Can effectively manage an interior team
Will offer a firm commitment to the program / owner
Start: Mid-January 2024
Salary: $110,000-$135,000 AUD + Super (Pending Experience), standard Australian leave entitlements
Are you a Perth based Deckhand interested in a terrific summer contract?
Are you interested in working for a terrific owner on amazing penalty rates?
Deckhand/Tender Captain Rates
$450 for the first 10 hours.
$60/hr for every hour worked after the first 10 hours.
$120 one of payment for overnight stays.
$225 If there’s a cancellation due to weather or guest change of plan.
Standby Rate
Deckhand/Tender Captain will be on a $150/day retainer for 5 days a week, Wednesday-Sunday.
If there is a trip on Monday or Tuesday, the normal day rate applies.
The Position
The vessel is owned by a high-profile client who utlises the vessel for mostly day excursions around the Perth coast & Rottnest Island.
The vessels are maintained by an excellent management company and professional / experienced crew will be provided for each trip.
Ideal Candidate
Start: Early December
Finish: TBC- Roughly 3 -4-month contract
Are you a Y3 / MEC 3 engineer interested in a terrific land-based lifestyle opportunity in Sydney, Australia?
Are you a Chief Engineer looking for an Australian sponsorship opportunity?
Position Snapshot
An amazing opportunity has become available for an engineer holding a Y3 or MEC 3 COC to go semi shore based on a soon to arrive 48m private MY into Sydney, Australia
The vessel will be used for private use only, consisting of mostly day / weekend style cruises.
The Chief engineer will have solid engineering backup on this vessel with plenty of engineering support from 2nd and others.
The chief engineer will start on the vessels arrival into Australia, schedule for Mid-January
The yacht is very flexible on location, nationality of the chief engineer and will consider candidates worldwide
The vessel is also flexible if the chief engineer would prefer to live onboard or ashore.
As the vessel will be foreign flagged, there is the option for a long-term Australian sponsorship and could be a unique opportunity for a foreign passport holder to live and work out in Sydney, Australia
The position could also suit an Australian / NZ chief engineer wanting a shore-based existence, primarily in one location working for a very good owner.
This is a non-rotational role but will be based on 5 day working week with reasonable working hours.
The vessel is likely to be based all year round in Sydney with a 1-month trip abroad in the South Pacific (New Caledonia) or up in the Whitsundays
Seasoned Superyacht owner with larger vessel in Europe, running a mini ISM with good budget , the vessel will be run appropriately
The Ideal Candidate
Start: 1st Feb 2024
Salary: $175,000-$200,000 AUD + Super (as a recruiter guide, DOE)
Are you a deckhand located in Australia available for a 3-month contract?
Are you available for an immediate start?
A 40m Private MY is looking to take a deckhand on for the busy summer season ahead
The deckhand will join the yacht on the Gold Coast and work with a lead deck & captain throughout all deck operations including:
The deckhand will need to have previous experience and will offer a firm commitment for the summer
The yacht will cruise Pittwater/Sydney habour , watch Sydney to Hobart yacht race , NYE fireworks ect
Private cruising only with small family (2 X Adults, 4 Children)
Attractive day rates or salary with additional $$ for major events , Boxing day/NYE/NYD ect
Accommodation supplied onboard
Start: ASAP to 7th February
Are you an Australian or New Zealand Bosun/Lead Deck interested in joining an expedition yacht with a Science Focus?
Position Snapshot
Rotational Position , 3 months ON, 1 Month OFF
A very high profile 60m Expedition superyacht is on the search for a Bosun to join their unique program & team for some upcoming science & guest trips
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
Itineraries include Australia (West Coast, Kimberley) , PNG, Indonesia & potential for Antarctic
The Bosun must be competent on deck, can drive tenders, preferably have hands on experience with maintenance.
The Bosun will be leading a small deckhand team and should have time in a prior leadership position
Previous Superyacht experience is necessary in the Bosun role but other time in ‘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 and not your usual push the chamois yacht
While dive background is optional, candidates with previous deck/diver experience will be highly considered.
Above all , must be a good fit for the incredible team environment onboard
The Bosun will join in Perth (home port)
The Ideal Candidate
Salary: $93,925 AUD / Year (TRP)
Start: Mid December
Rotation: 3 months on 1 month off
This is an exciting opportunity to join a standout crew and owner for not your usual superyacht program
*Calling superyacht chefs interested in working freelance contracts over December / January
MYS has several open positions for freelance chefs on Superyachts , starting from the 16th December and going until the end of January.
Some contracts can have Xmas Eve / Day off, others can work straight through.
Yachts range from 35-40m in size
Rates: $600-$700 AUD / day DOE (regular days) , Penalty Rates on NYE/Public Holidays $+++
If located in Australia and available for freelance chef work over this period please get in touch you’re your availability
Are you a deckhand with solid water sports skills?
Position Snapshot
A 50m private MY that is currently finishing the tail end of a yard period in Australia is on the lookout for a deckhand with all-round water skills.
The vessel has a watersports focus including fishing, surfing, diving and kiting and would suit someone with skills and qualifications in any of these areas.
Once the vessel concludes the yard period , the yacht will travel to Costa Rica for a series of private trips with the owner.
Lots of action in this role for the right candidate
Open to candidates worldwide but any within Australian/NZ region will be highly considered.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: When Found
Salary: $4000 US / Month DOE
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
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
Start: Mid-January 2024
Salary: $110,000-$160,000 AUD + Super (Pending Ticket/Experience), standard Australian leave entitlements
