Are you a sailing professional interested in working on a new to launch sail vessel?

Do you have proven sailing skills , both coastal and offshore?

Position Snapshot

A unique opportunity has become available for a sailing professional to be involved with a refit during the final 6 months prior to launch.

The sailing professional must be technically minded and hands on and can work alongside trades & project team, from pulling apart winches to assisting with gel coat/ teak repair or maintenance, and will also be involved with re-launch and sea trials

Once the vessel splashes it will sail to far off the beaten track locations, crossing oceans with Antarctica on its radar.

Accommodation can be provided on the Gold Coast for the right candidate

The Ideal Candidate

Contract: 6 months with opportunity for ongoing

Salary: Attractive day / hourly rate

Start: When Found

Are you a superyacht or private residence stewardess interested in going land based on the Gold Coast?

The Estate owners are seeking a full-time house manager to work in their prestigious

homestead and guest house, at their luxury rural estate nestled in the Gold Coast

hinterland.

Reporting to the Site manager, your main responsibility would be providing a professional, exceptional service catering to the needs of the owners and/or guests staying at the Estate.

Whilst cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior (excluding grounds) of the luxury

homestead, ensuring it is always spotless.

The role is mostly Monday to Friday, 8 hours, 5 days a week when there are no guests staying at the homestead.

There is a requirement for some weekend work during guest stays.

On these occasions you will be compensated with time off in lieu or bonusses or a

combination of the two depending on the circumstances.

The duties of the position include the following:

 Greet and be the prime contact for our guests while they are using the Estate.

 Provide high level turndown service before, during and after guest stays.

 Ensuring that on the day logistics are running smoothly, when there is either

a guest stay or event at the Estate. This includes catering, event stylists etc

 You will be placed on the spot at times and be required to step up to

resolve any problems that might occur.

 Supervising contractors including cleaners, gardeners, pool cleaners &

trades as required.

 Book last minute experiences for the guests as required

 Running occasional errands and assisting with grocery shopping for guests

as directed.

 Monitor and purchase inventory for the homestead and guesthouse

including but not limited to keeping bathrooms stocked with clean linens,

toiletries, and other supplies.

 Spring cleaning and managing cupboards, pantry etc on a regular basis.

 Emptying trash receptacles and disposing of waste and recycling.

 Any other tasks required for the day-to-day running of the household as

required.

 Identifying any maintenance issues and reporting back to On-Site Manager.

 All functions required to keep the house clean and in an immaculate

condition. This includes but is not limited to:

-Laundering of linen, towels etc owned by the Estate.

-Vacuum and mop entire interior of homestead and guesthouse on a

regular basis.

-Clean and sanitize toilets, showers/bathtubs, counter-tops, sinks.

-Maintain a clean, tidy and sanitary kitchen area always.

-Dust mirrors and other glass surfaces as well as interior décor, shutters,

fans, artwork, air conditioners, fireplace, etc

-Deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and garages (including

cleaning appliances such as oven and fridge) as well as all other rooms

as and when required.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

 First aid certificate (desirable)

Experience:

 Minimum 2 years’ experience in a luxury housekeeping role (superyacht or residence) and knowledge of housekeeping and laundry protocols.

Skills:

 High attention to detail and enthusiasm

 A high level of organisation

 Customer-service orientation

 Outstanding communication and negotiation ability

 Possess a QLD Driver’s licence

 Flexibility to work additional days during busy periods and when larger-scale

events

 Neat and groomed appearance

 Speak fluent English

 Non-smoker

Salary: Discussed on Application and depending on experience